One bed apartment cost in Yangon

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10 years ago

It seems that everything is moving at such a pace in Myanmar that it's hard to get a picture of how much everything will cost if I come to work in Yangon. Also, people have such differing standards.

I know that I can live quite comfortably in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for $600 a month, everything included. It's really hard to know what the same life would cost in Yangon. My main worry is the cost of an apartment. In Chiang Mai I can get a nice comfortable one room apartment, with shower/toilet room, and possibly a balcony with nice view, for $150, or less, a month. From what I see online it seriously seems that Yangon is ten times more expensive, with people paying between $1000 to $2000. Does anyone have knowledge of Chiang Mai and Yangon, who could give me an idea about how much a cheap but convenient life, similar to what I'm used to, would cost in Yangon. I'm specifically concerned about an apartment.

Basically, I'm wondering how much a one roomed apartment, with air-conditioning, toilet and shower, close to Yangon University would cost. I know there are other posts about cost of living in Yangon, but I fear some of them are a bit out of date.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

JumpingJehoshaphat wrote:
It seems that everything is moving at such a pace in Myanmar that it's hard to get a picture of how much everything will cost if I come to work in Yangon. Also, people have such differing standards.

I know that I can live quite comfortably in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for $600 a month, everything included. It's really hard to know what the same life would cost in Yangon. My main worry is the cost of an apartment. In Chiang Mai I can get a nice comfortable one room apartment, with shower/toilet room, and possibly a balcony with nice view, for $150, or less, a month. From what I see online it seriously seems that Yangon is ten times more expensive, with people paying between $1000 to $2000. Does anyone have knowledge of Chiang Mai and Yangon, who could give me an idea about how much a cheap but convenient life, similar to what I'm used to, would cost in Yangon. I'm specifically concerned about an apartment.

Basically, I'm wondering how much a one roomed apartment, with air-conditioning, toilet and shower, close to Yangon University would cost. I know there are other posts about cost of living in Yangon, but I fear some of them are a bit out of date.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Welcome to the forum.

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CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

R u looking for apartment. I am the owner and we can discuss further details. As i am going to overseas, i plan to rent my apartment at downtown area

Email me

Moderated by kenjee 10 years ago
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camtuvan New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

Hello Htun,

I just move to work in Yangon and look for an apartment. Please advise how I get contact with you for further discussion? Is it possible for you to post some pictures of your house?

Thanks

Tu Van

Bhavna Team

43372POSTS

10 years ago

Hello everyone,

For accommodation offers and searches, please browse through or drop an advert in the Flats for rent in Myanmar section of the website.

That will be the appropriate section to do so.

Thank you
Bhavna

agentle Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

Prices are finally coming down as more empty accomm is now available. It is important to negotiate and counter offer. Do NOT take the agents price as the final word. They will try to convince you it is. It is best to find an area you are interested in and walk/drive around asking locals what is available in the area. Also ask other expats.

Lan Doan Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

Hi chi Tu Van,

Have you found yourself an accommodation? I am also looking for a shared apartment as well!

Lan

Maximilien ViP

12633POSTS

10 years ago

Hi Lan,

If you are looking for accommodation I will invite you to please post an advert in the Flat share in Myanmar section as it might help

Thank you

Maximilien

Lucie2103 New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

Hi ! I am also looking for an apartment and roomates ! Did you already find something ? I want something not to far from Insein Road

Lucie2103 New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

#10

Hi !
I am a newcomer in Yangon, staying here for 6 months and currently looking for a room and roomates before middle august. If someone interested to be my roomate let me know !
Lucie Berthet 09263700746

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#11

HI Lucie,

My apartment is on the Insein Road (Main Road near KanBawZa Bank, if u know place).
It is currently rented out but if u really want it, then we can get it end August.
R u staying alone ? coz the unit the tenancy due is 13x60 feet which i partitioned 2 rooms. It's 3rd floor (ground-first-second-third).
I expect about USD-400.

Thanks and i can be contactable by Vibre or Whatsapp

00 959 975485946

Lucie2103 New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

#12

PLease contact me on whatsapp I am at work. I want to share the flat with my italian friend

Lucie2103 New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

#13

whatsapp is +3365117736

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#14

Lucie, i tried to add in but failed. Can u initiate call whatpp or Vibre at

00959975485946 or

gmail : htun.thandar@gmail.com

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#15

i think u need to add in ur country code coz i tried both of ur numbers and failed to see in whatsapp. or may be u type in gmail Or u have any skype chat????

Lucie2103 New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

#16

ok we can speak here.
what is the exact adress ? is it 400 to divide per 2 ? Are there 2 rooms available ?

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#17

Hi, I just see ur message. Sory for late response. R u in Myanmar already?
u can vibre me 00959975485946 or gmail chat
htun.thandar@gmail.com

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#18

Dear u want see i can show u this weekend. But need to confirm exact time as i need to inform my current tenant as well. and will follow with u as well.

USD 400 ya, u can share with ur friends. Its a 2 BD room apartment with windows and tile flooring. I think u better see first and upon interest, then we can further discuss details..

WHere is ur office ? on Insein Road?

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#19

do u have any gmail? or skype? so we can have online prompt chat , beter

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#20

Hi, my contact details as :

cho thandar htun
09975485946
htun.thandar@gmail.com

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#21

Hi Lan,

U found ur apartment already? i have a unit (i am owner).
If u r still searching, let me know which location u r interested? and size?
Tq

CHO THANDAR HTUN Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

#22

Hi Stumpy,

R u in Myanmar already? Still searching apartment? If yes, i hv one of my own.

Tq contact me

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

#23

CHO THANDAR HTUN wrote:
Hi Stumpy,

R u in Myanmar already? Still searching apartment? If yes, i hv one of my own.

Tq contact me

No I am not in Myanmar and am not searching for an apartment.

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