Yangon - Post Report Question and Answers
Can you save money?
Yes - May 2016
Yes, if you cook more often and don't travel as much. - May 2016
Yes, and you'll save even more if you eat and live local. - May 2016
Yes, if you are not eating out and/or buying western products at the shops. - Apr 2014
Yes. Depends on how much you want to spend but with maids around US$100 a month and groceries so cheap, you can easily get by on US$500 a month. A custom-tailored 3-piece suit goes for US$80! If you're spending more than US$1,000 a month you must be burning it. - Feb 2014
Definitely, the only real threat is regional travel and shopping on-line. Living in town with expat lifestyle is definitely cheaper than normal lifestyle in U.S. - Jul 2010
Somewhat. - Apr 2009
Yes. - Nov 2008