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🇲🇲 Myanmar Relocation Data 2026

Key statistics for expats and relocators

Data updated · Region: Asia · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)

Overall Score

12/100

Global Rank

#95/95

Est. Monthly Cost

$750

Dimension Breakdown

Cost of Living
100
Safety
0
Healthcare
5
Education
0
Career
27
Lifestyle
22
Infrastructure
0

Confidence: 84%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).

Cost of Living Breakdown

CategoryAffordability IndexRating
Groceries71.6/100Affordable
Rent81.78/100Affordable
Property Purchase85.52/100Affordable
Utilities68.28/100Moderate
Transport62.8/100Moderate
Overall (composite)21higher = more expensive

Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $750 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).

Top Cities in Myanmar

CityEst. Monthly CostCost IndexSafety
Mandalay$7502124
Naypyidaw$7502124
Bagan$7502124
Yangon$8002245

Tax Overview

Tax TypeRate
Top Income Tax Rate25%
VAT / GST5%
Corporate Tax22%
Effective Rate at $60K15%

Low rates but political instability creates uncertainty.

Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)

Gross Income (USD)Effective RateMonthly Take-Home
$50,00015%$3,550
$100,00021%$6,623
$200,00024%$12,707

Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.

Visa Access by Passport

PassportAccess LevelMax Stay (days)Work AllowedNomad Visa
🇺🇸 United Statese-Visa28NoNo
🇬🇧 United Kingdome-Visa28NoNo
🇨🇦 Canadae-Visa28NoNo
🇦🇺 Australiae-Visa28NoNo
🇩🇪 Germanye-Visa28NoNo

Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).

Key Facts

CapitalNaypyidaw
Population54.4 Million
CurrencyMyanmar Kyat (MMK)
LanguagesBurmese
RegionSoutheast Asia
TimezoneMMT (UTC+6:30)
English ProficiencyLow

How to Cite

WhereNext. "Myanmar Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/mm. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Data compiled by WhereNext from institutional datasets including the World Bank, WHO, Global Peace Index, OECD PISA, EF English Proficiency Index, and national statistical offices. This page is part of the WhereNext Open Data program. Free to cite with attribution under CC BY 4.0.