Key facts
Myanmar is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. There are 5 countries (Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand) that Myanmar shares its borders with. The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. Traveling across Myanmar if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Myanmar was ranked 93rd out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Myanmar is Burmese kyat (MMK). The kyat (K) is subdivided into 100 pya.
Burmese
Banknotes
50K1K5K10K20K50K100K200K500K1000K5000K10000
Burmese
Coins
15102550K1K5K10K50K100
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Myanmar is 32.09 Mbps and mobile is 32.54 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Myanmar.6.86 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Myanmar, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 4 socket types used in Myanmar. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Myanmar?
There are no Mariott hotels in Myanmar.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Myanmar.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Myanmar.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Myanmar.
There are no Radisson hotels in Myanmar.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Myanmar.
What fast food chains are present in Myanmar?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Myanmar.
The KFC chain does not operate in Myanmar.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Myanmar.
The Subway chain does not operate in Myanmar.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Myanmar.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Myanmar.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Naypyitaw?
Weather data for Naypyitaw (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Myanmar.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Myanmar
Sources
- Myanmar Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Myanmar (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)