Town in Mandalay, Myanmar
Cost of living in Bagan
How much a month costs in Bagan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about ().
Prices in Bagan
Typical 2026 ranges in MMK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MMK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | K20,000–40,000 | $9.5–19.1 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | K70,000–200,000 | $33–95 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | K4,000–8,000 | $1.9–3.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | K12,000–30,000 | $5.7–14.3 |
| Cappuccino | K3,000–6,000 | $1.4–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | K3,000–6,000 | $1.4–2.9 |
Quick answers
How much does food cost in Bagan?
A local meal is K4,000–8,000 ($1.9–3.8); a mid-range restaurant is K12,000–30,000 ($5.7–14.3) per person.
Is Myanmar expensive?
Prices in Myanmar are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Myanmar Tourism information (Ministry of Hotels and Tourism)
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