First time commenting on TH-cam video, she asked very good and relevant questions but I find some answers are a bit too general.Agreed on the safety in Yangon. I feel like Burmese people generally are helpful and not trying to trick tourists. As for living cost wise, depending on your lifestyle it can and it’s very expensive compared to other south East Asian countries. Can easily spend 3000 on rent, bills, bars, massage and entertainments within a month. Service in Yangon is very poor especially compare to places such as Bangkok where they are more use to tourists and how to deal with them. For those who smoke any other than tobacco, We are very strict on drugs and 0 tolerance, don’t trust hotels, bars and clubs etc. I would love to stay for a longer than 3 weeks In the near future, so I can enjoy travelling around Myanmar and not just in Yangon. Due to the transportation and infrastructure some journey take so much longer than it’s needed (e.g-50 miles journey could take up to 3 hours), so plan your travel to Myanmar in advance and planes such as Inlay, Bagan, Mandalay and MayMyo and Other tribes area are a must see in my opinion. Lots of bars and clubs in Yangon but only things that open 24/7 is KTV. In terms of night clubs wise I can count on one hand that’s to my taste and quality. If you are into rnb and hip hop then it’s really between Vibe and safe house. A lot has changed in the past few years which can be seen by lots of foreign investment and tons of European car brands flooding in. Hope some of you find my comment useful and enjoy your time in Myanmar.
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Hope you were joking about not being able to find crushed peppers. If you pay $10, someone in Burma will deliver a 3-month supply of crushed peppers to your door. The Burmese eat lots of crushed peppers in many different ways in their cooking and crushed peppers can be found in every corner of Burma.
Did she say you live pretty ok with 2500-4000 usd ? Did she say its pretty expensive there. Rents 500-700usd? How can this be, one litre whiskey cost 2.5 euros. Meals in a restaurant are cheaper than in India etc.. how the living so expensive?
Hi Teresa, I said it was inexpensive not expensive. :) And yes, the standard rent for expats is around 500-700 but the more western amenities a place has, the most expensive it gets. I have several friends who pay 500 a month but there is no lift, no backup generator when there are powercuts, etc. There is even an complex is that 5,000 USD a month but of course, that is by no means the standard. And yes 2,500-4,000 is more than enough to live a comfortable lifestyle but looks different for everyone. Hope this was helpful. :)
@@Nlah27 Thanks for the question. Probably the most recognizable is Ooredoo, but there are two other companies, Telenor and MPT. They're all pretty cheap and reasonably the same. Have a great time in Myanmar!
Can you transfer money out from Myanmar to your home country? Say for example if you have credit cards or mortgages to pay, how can you send money home? I have been researching for it online but I can't get a straight answer
@@tpham4144 That's something to check to see if individual banks in Myanmar do. Their banking system is archaic. ATMs are a struggle. There are very few. Even hotel bookings can be made complicated by this banking problem, although it is modernizing. For example, when Josh and Kalie traveled there a few years ago, they booked a hotel in Yangon called Novotel, which is a part of a massive hotel company called Accor. Accor accepts all major CCs and reservations online can be prepaid. They booked using an Amex to prepay for their room and then when they got to the hotel, they were told that in Myanmar this type of prepayment didn't exist and they would need to pay again (although it was really paying for the first time.) Hope that helps and all that to say that Myanmar is changing and opening up but you'll need to check on the individual banks themselves.
Hi Christopher, my employer allows me to select how much I want wired to my American account and how much I want sent to my local bank account on a monthly basis. For many others, it works the same. If you are working for a large company or in education, I am sure that would be an option. If not, I am not so sure but I know there is a way.
My girlfriend is Myanmar and I'm Nepali,We want to marry and want to do business in myanmar,is it possible?if possible,what should i do for this,suggestion plz.
Keshav Gotame without understanding the whole situation it’s hard to say but if she’s Burmese, it doesn’t seem like there is any reason that she can’t start and own the business herself.
Any position opened at Dulwich? I don't have any teaching credential.i used to worked and lived in Yangon for 22 yrs so I am familiar with the city well. At present I am in Az.
Great question. There are always positions available at Dulwich. However, without any teaching credentials, it would be very difficult to get into a classroom, but doing an administrative task might be possible.
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks for taking a time to reply. BTW, a belated Happy Thanksgivings and happy holidays. I am watching your Texans Vs New England Patriots on Sunday night football.
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@@ExpatsEverywhere I may need hour help in the future when I return to Yangon. I am retired and hopefully by then I will be able to work to keep myself busy. How's the traffic at Star City? I haven't been that way for ages.
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Great question. A lot of those types of jobs are like most countries where you're looking at multi-national companies or in the tourism sector for international hotels.
no ,i can't afford we use toilet paper instead .Only forienger and rich people use it .but you can buy it anywehere here in store or supermarket .so , it won't be a problem for you anyway .
....You have to listen close to tell if she said, "Expensive"...or..."Inexpensive"....but it's the latter...and other videos I have watched show street food prices at $2- 3/day only...a $200/mo rent and shizzzamm, you are under $500/mo in a major city....
Do you know why it's not easy to find razor blades for ladies in Myanmar? Because Burmese women do not shave as they don't need to shave...in other words, Burmese females (and males too) are not hairy. Crushed red pepper? Myanmar is a land of peppers, have you been to a local market? Bags and bags of crushed red peppers in those markets. People there eat spicy food! Tampons hard to find? Hmmmm, I don't want to go there. All in all, a good presentation, I am assuming that you haven't been there long, enjoy the Golden Land.
Cho Sett Hi Cho, correct about the razor blades however I have found that many expats don’t realize that until they arrive in Yangon. Their crushed red pepper is not the same texture and believe it or not, it is difficult to find as opposed to something like salt and pepper. The Golden Land is really golden. :)
Would like to add that WE DO NOT USE TAMPONS in Myanmar. We use pads. I don't know which year she was here but Yangon is now quite modern. You can probably get some Tampons in major supermarkets and stock up for 6 months at a time if they are hard to find. Razor blades are everywhere so I don't know where she's been asking. I will take you to every store down my street and THEY WILL ALL SELL THE RAZOR BLADES.
Hey..her estimates are INCORRECT !!! Average local salaries are $300 USD ... She is probably living like a PRINCESS But why give a DISHONEST estimate ?? 8 LUGGAGES for a MINIMALIST ?? That's HYPOCRISY The producer did NOT validate the interviewee ...SO THIS VIDEO IS CRAP !!!!!!
GREENLANTERNRIO G 😂 We have to admit that we laughed a little when we heard minimalist and 8 pieces of luggage because none of us purchase extra baggage when we move but for us it was moot. Also moot is average local salaries because we’re not talking about locals here. We’re talking about foreigners. Thanks for your input.
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US$2,500 a month in Myanmar, you can live like a king (or queen) depending on your life style of course.
Cho Sett yup! :)
you serious
And in some locations you won't even get a 2-room-condo for it. Its all about your lifestyle.
First time commenting on TH-cam video, she asked very good and relevant questions but I find some answers are a bit too general.Agreed on the safety in Yangon. I feel like Burmese people generally are helpful and not trying to trick tourists. As for living cost wise, depending on your lifestyle it can and it’s very expensive compared to other south East Asian countries. Can easily spend 3000 on rent, bills, bars, massage and entertainments within a month. Service in Yangon is very poor especially compare to places such as Bangkok where they are more use to tourists and how to deal with them. For those who smoke any other than tobacco, We are very strict on drugs and 0 tolerance, don’t trust hotels, bars and clubs etc. I would love to stay for a longer than 3 weeks In the near future, so I can enjoy travelling around Myanmar and not just in Yangon. Due to the transportation and infrastructure some journey take so much longer than it’s needed (e.g-50 miles journey could take up to 3 hours), so plan your travel to Myanmar in advance and planes such as Inlay, Bagan, Mandalay and MayMyo and Other tribes area are a must see in my opinion.
Lots of bars and clubs in Yangon but only things that open 24/7 is KTV. In terms of night clubs wise I can count on one hand that’s to my taste and quality. If you are into rnb and hip hop then it’s really between Vibe and safe house. A lot has changed in the past few years which can be seen by lots of foreign investment and tons of European car brands flooding in. Hope some of you find my comment useful and enjoy your time in Myanmar.
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Hope you were joking about not being able to find crushed peppers. If you pay $10, someone in Burma will deliver a 3-month supply of crushed peppers to your door.
The Burmese eat lots of crushed peppers in many different ways in their cooking and crushed peppers can be found in every corner of Burma.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Good to hear from your point of view.
nyinyi73 You’re welcome. We’re glad you found Rita’s interview helpful. 🙏
Great video
Thank you, Leon! Good to see you here.
Thank you Leon! :)
Spent 2 great year there in YGN
Planing to switch again
That's great that you had such a nice experience there. What did you love best about YGN?
The people and nightlife as i felt pretty safe for expats
@@9889781214 Great stuff, thanks for the comment.
@@9889781214 I would definitely agree! I am truly enjoying it. :)
Wifi? Air pollution (plus smoke season)? No motorbikes?!!! Hard to find much info on moving to Yangon to work...
Did she say you live pretty ok with 2500-4000 usd ? Did she say its pretty expensive there. Rents 500-700usd? How can this be, one litre whiskey cost 2.5 euros. Meals in a restaurant are cheaper than in India etc.. how the living so expensive?
What can we say, she likes to live a little higher lifestyle. But yes, Yangon in relative terms is cheap.
Hi Teresa, I said it was inexpensive not expensive. :) And yes, the standard rent for expats is around 500-700 but the more western amenities a place has, the most expensive it gets. I have several friends who pay 500 a month but there is no lift, no backup generator when there are powercuts, etc. There is even an complex is that 5,000 USD a month but of course, that is by no means the standard. And yes 2,500-4,000 is more than enough to live a comfortable lifestyle but looks different for everyone. Hope this was helpful. :)
@@alejandrahinojosa2025 Is it possible for a non-native teacher with a B.A. in English language and literature to find a well-paid position in Yangon?
I thinking about traveling there.
Let us know if you have any questions.
@@Nlah27 Thanks for the question. Probably the most recognizable is Ooredoo, but there are two other companies, Telenor and MPT. They're all pretty cheap and reasonably the same. Have a great time in Myanmar!
You should especially after this coronavirus situation is over. Myanmar is a gem and not overtaken by tourism.....yet..
@@Nlah27 I would go with MPT.
Can you transfer money out from Myanmar to your home country? Say for example if you have credit cards or mortgages to pay, how can you send money home? I have been researching for it online but I can't get a straight answer
What kind of information have you been finding?
There are Western Union outlets in Myanmar and TransferWise looks to transfer Kyat as well.
@@ExpatsEverywhere what about wire/bank transfers? no western union.
@@tpham4144 That's something to check to see if individual banks in Myanmar do. Their banking system is archaic. ATMs are a struggle. There are very few. Even hotel bookings can be made complicated by this banking problem, although it is modernizing. For example, when Josh and Kalie traveled there a few years ago, they booked a hotel in Yangon called Novotel, which is a part of a massive hotel company called Accor. Accor accepts all major CCs and reservations online can be prepaid. They booked using an Amex to prepay for their room and then when they got to the hotel, they were told that in Myanmar this type of prepayment didn't exist and they would need to pay again (although it was really paying for the first time.) Hope that helps and all that to say that Myanmar is changing and opening up but you'll need to check on the individual banks themselves.
Expats Everywhere I appreciate the answer but it's a but disheartening to hear bank wire transfers are a hassle. That's an expats biggest concern
Hi Christopher, my employer allows me to select how much I want wired to my American account and how much I want sent to my local bank account on a monthly basis. For many others, it works the same. If you are working for a large company or in education, I am sure that would be an option. If not, I am not so sure but I know there is a way.
My girlfriend is Myanmar and I'm Nepali,We want to marry and want to do business in myanmar,is it possible?if possible,what should i do for this,suggestion plz.
Keshav Gotame without understanding the whole situation it’s hard to say but if she’s Burmese, it doesn’t seem like there is any reason that she can’t start and own the business herself.
Yes she is Burmese.
I'm not sure but if she is from Myanmar it shouldn't be an issue.
Any position opened at Dulwich? I don't have any teaching credential.i used to worked and lived in Yangon for 22 yrs so I am familiar with the city well. At present I am in Az.
Great question. There are always positions available at Dulwich. However, without any teaching credentials, it would be very difficult to get into a classroom, but doing an administrative task might be possible.
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks for taking a time to reply. BTW, a belated Happy Thanksgivings and happy holidays.
I am watching your Texans Vs New England Patriots on Sunday night football.
@@aroonburanasakorn5553 You're very welcome! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Just to let you know, we're the company that interviewed Rita from Texas, but hopefully she'll see this and know that you're watching her team. ;-)
We (ExpatsEverywhere) do expat consulting so let us know if you need anything else.
@@ExpatsEverywhere I may need hour help in the future when I return to Yangon.
I am retired and hopefully by then I will be able to work to keep myself busy.
How's the traffic at Star City? I haven't been that way for ages.
@@aroonburanasakorn5553 That sounds great! For that question, we'd have to ask Rita because we're not based in Yangon.
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Is Yangon safe now?
We haven't spoken to any of our contacts there recently. Sorry.
A minimalist who travels with 8 pieces of luggage? HAhHAHAHhahHa
:-)
Hahaha....I guess it's all perspective. Proud to say that I am down to 5 now! haha
I am from india
I wonder if there any jobs with a business degree in Myanmar
Great question. A lot of those types of jobs are like most countries where you're looking at multi-national companies or in the tourism sector for international hotels.
Hard to find Tampons in Yangon ？What ...It's 2019 ,not 1019
You buy a lot of Tampons there bud?
no ,i can't afford we use toilet paper instead .Only forienger and rich people use it .but you can buy it anywehere here in store or supermarket .so , it won't be a problem for you anyway .
Yup. When I arrived there were hard to find. Now, there are not many selections or "good quality" ones. : )
Pads and cups r more common here. But tampons r definitely not hard to find.
....You have to listen close to tell if she said, "Expensive"...or..."Inexpensive"....but it's the latter...and other videos I have watched show street food prices at $2- 3/day only...a $200/mo rent and shizzzamm, you are under $500/mo in a major city....
Personally we find Yangon...."Cheeeeaap"!
She lost me at 8 luggages...also Im glad she's not teaching English hahah..lovely lady though and very very helpful video.
Thanks, John. You're not the only one ;-) We really appreciate your positive words. She is indeed a lovely lady.
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forgot to mention dogs of yangon lol
Do you know why it's not easy to find razor blades for ladies in Myanmar? Because Burmese women do not shave as they don't need to shave...in other words, Burmese females (and males too) are not hairy. Crushed red pepper? Myanmar is a land of peppers, have you been to a local market? Bags and bags of crushed red peppers in those markets. People there eat spicy food! Tampons hard to find? Hmmmm, I don't want to go there. All in all, a good presentation, I am assuming that you haven't been there long, enjoy the Golden Land.
Cho Sett Hi Cho, correct about the razor blades however I have found that many expats don’t realize that until they arrive in Yangon. Their crushed red pepper is not the same texture and believe it or not, it is difficult to find as opposed to something like salt and pepper. The Golden Land is really golden. :)
Would like to add that WE DO NOT USE TAMPONS in Myanmar. We use pads. I don't know which year she was here but Yangon is now quite modern. You can probably get some Tampons in major supermarkets and stock up for 6 months at a time if they are hard to find. Razor blades are everywhere so I don't know where she's been asking. I will take you to every store down my street and THEY WILL ALL SELL THE RAZOR BLADES.
Hey..her estimates are INCORRECT !!!
Average local salaries are $300 USD ... She is probably living like a PRINCESS
But why give a DISHONEST estimate ??
8 LUGGAGES for a MINIMALIST ?? That's HYPOCRISY
The producer did NOT validate the interviewee ...SO THIS VIDEO IS CRAP !!!!!!
GREENLANTERNRIO G 😂 We have to admit that we laughed a little when we heard minimalist and 8 pieces of luggage because none of us purchase extra baggage when we move but for us it was moot.
Also moot is average local salaries because we’re not talking about locals here. We’re talking about foreigners.
Thanks for your input.
Great interview!
Thank you 🙏 We appreciate the love. ❤️