What budget to travel au Myanmar - Birmanie? Money and currency

Myanmar remains an expensive destination, compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. However, it is possible to travel economically in Burma, by staying in guesthouses, eating on the go and taking public transportation. Hotels are often expensive compared to the comfort offered. The currency is the kyat but the dollar is preferred for important expenses. Currency exchange is easy in the cities, credit cards are not widely accepted. Tips of 10% of the service are welcome.

What budget for activities and outings au Myanmar - Birmanie?

Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, Myanmar, which has recently opened up to tourism, is an expensive destination compared to the rest of Southeast Asia. You can expect to pay a minimum of 20-25 € per day if you sleep in dormitories, travel by bus and eat at the market or in pretty little boui-boutiques, which are often the best addresses, and very inexpensive. Otherwise, the budget can quickly rise to 150 € per day between the taxi or driver, the rather charming hotel and a good restaurant. Moreover, the entrance fees to preserved sites such as the Inle Lake, about 10 € per person, or Bagan, 25 € per person, quickly increase the budget of the day. It's up to each person to find his or her balance

Trekking is part of the Burmese adventure. Around Kalaw, Inle Lake, Hsipaw, in the Shan Plateau, trekking is more and more organized. In Myanmar, you don't venture off the beaten track by yourself. For several days, the accommodation is with local families or monasteries, through an agency or an independent guide. If you leave as a couple with a private guide, you have to count about 45 000 kyat, that is to say a little more than 30 € per person for three days and two nights, all included. This price is degressive if you include a small group of walkers, from 6 to 8 people

The divers will head towards the Andaman Sea. Expensive leisure, scuba diving is very famous in the archipelago of the Merguis Islands. The coral reefs are in good condition, the water is transparent, multicoloured fish... If the depths are less impressive, one can also dive on the west coast of the country, at Ngwe Saung or Ngapali where a few clubs remain of good quality

For a big budget too, you can treat yourself to a unique moment above the site of Bagan: a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise, a fabulous show that costs around 300 €

The items you will find at the Bogyoke market are also available in their regions of origin, often at lower prices.

The nightlife in Chinatown is very good. At nightfall, the Chinese invade the streets with their cheap stalls. Especially on 19th Street. It's nice to walk around and watch the excitement, which is quickly contagious. Otherwise, the nightlife is limited to more or less well-attended karaoke bars and a few newer discos, which were previously banned throughout the country. These rather expensive nightclubs are not always the most popular places in the city. Also the first friendly LGBTQ+ bars appeared in Yangon. For example, on Tuesdays, the Othentic Brasserie offers Drag Queen shows, a first in Myanmar

What budget to eat au Myanmar - Birmanie?

In Yangon restaurants of various South and South-East Asian specialities abound, including Indian and Thai cuisine, which are at the top of the list. The choice is considerable and the prices are quite affordable, even derisory if you eat in the street. It's an opportunity to tour the culinary world without going broke.

What is the budget for accommodation au Myanmar - Birmanie?

Yangon's hotel park has a capacity that is quite sufficient to accommodate the influx of tourists that the capital is experiencing. The authorities are betting on a real explosion of luxury tourism and the big hotels grew like mushrooms when the country opened its doors. The price of accommodation in Yangon is relatively higher than in the rest of the country, but it is possible to find very cheap accommodation in the city centre. Prices are generally three times higher than in the rest of Southeast Asia