Yangon is a city where golden temples light up the skyline alongside modern towers. This former capital is home to the remarkable Shwedagon Pagoda, a nearly 100-meter tall stupa adorned in gold.
With intriguing markets and serene parks to discover, Yangon offers the perfect mix of hustle and chill with unreal street food - like a bowl of mohinga, the city's favourite breakfast dish.
The Good
- 😋 Decent food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☕ Coffee
- 👮 Safe
- 💸 Very affordable
- 🛍️ Shopping
The Bad
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 📡 Unreliable wifi
- 🚌 Limited public transport
- 🥵 Very humid
- 🤼 Crowded
- 🌉 Poor infrastructure
- 🚖 Taxi scams are common
Living costs
- The average salary in Yangon is
- It's about 13% cheaper to live in Yangon than it is Prague
- You can expect to spend around $1,727.29 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
Political instability and occasional civil unrest can pose risks; however, many areas are generally safe for visitors.