Cash per day in Myanmar?

During my month in Myanmar, I was amazed how far money went. I ate mohinga every morning for $1 and never spent more than $6 on lunch or dinner, unless I went into a hotel restaurant. Buses between Yangon and Bagan cost $12, and tuk-tuks in Mandalay were $Tips weren’t expected, but small ones were always welcomed. My daily average was about $35, though Inle Lake tours added a bit more. It’s a country where you can really travel slow without draining your savings.

Meals in Myanmar are cheap - $2-5 local, $10 at tourist restaurants. Transport: $3-5 local taxis, $10 buses between cities. Tips: not mandatory but $1-2 is kind. Safe daily budget: $30-40. That covers three meals, taxis, and modest tips. Add more for tourist activities like Inle Lake boat rides ($15) or Bagan tours ($20). Even with occasional splurges, Myanmar remains inexpensive compared to Thailand or Vietnam. For a month, $1,000 is more than enough for meals, rides, and tipping.

I spent closer to $40-45 daily in Myanmar, mixing local eats with nicer tourist restaurants. Meals at better restaurants in Yangon were $8-12, and transport across towns by taxi added $5-8. Long-distance buses were cheap, $10-12 per trip. Tips weren’t pushed, though I left 10% in proper restaurants. If you join guided tours or day trips, that adds $15-20. On average though, $45 daily felt safe and still affordable compared to other Southeast Asian countries. Myanmar remains budget-friendly if you don’t mind simple setups.

Myanmar was surprisingly affordable. Street food like mohinga or fried noodles was $1-2, and restaurant meals were $3-5. Long-distance buses cost $8-12, while tuk-tuks and taxis inside cities were $2-Tips weren’t heavily expected but I usually left small change. A safe daily budget for meals, local transport, and tips is $25-30. That covers basic needs comfortably. If you plan big things like a hot air balloon in Bagan, those are expensive extras, but normal daily costs remain low for a month-long trip.