Money and costs

Myanmar's currency is the Kyat (MMK). That is worth substantially more on the black market than on the official exchange rate. There are hardly any ATMs in Myanmar and card payments are still exceptional. Take enough euros or dollars with you for the time you plan to spend in the country and exchange them for kyats, preferably at hotel receptions, for the value closest to the indicated exchange rate. Robberies and robberies are practically unknown in Myanmar, but always count the bills you received at the counter and in front of the person who gave them to you.

ACCOMMODATION

Rates can range from €5 at the humblest guest houses for backpackers to €100 or more at luxury chain hotels and resorts, also present in Myanmar. 

FOOD

Traditional meals in family restaurants range from €3 to €7 per person depending on the dishes and side dishes ordered. At the best resorts they can cost from €15 to €60.

INTERNET

Access can be considered expensive due to the speed and restrictions of access to various websites that Internet users are victims of. In February 2013, many hotels were able to guarantee free and unrestricted Wi-Fi. Most internet cafes are cheaper in Yangon (from €0,10 per hour) than in other areas further north (€0,50). They continue to struggle with blocking certain sites, which they sometimes manage to bypass using proxies.