Yangon
former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the current capital of Yangon Region
Live & travel in Yangon
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 7, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 68%
Embassies & consulates in Yangon
38 missions from 38 countries
Embassy 37
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Yangon
- L'OperaSplurge
C62, D, U Tun Nyein St
- Le Planteur Restaurant and BarSplurge
22 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd
- Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle ShopBudget
Corner of Nawaday Street and Bo Yar Nyunt Road
- Nilar BiryaniBudget
216 Anawratha Rd
- MonsoonSplurge
85-87 Thien Byu Rd
- 999 Shan Noodle ShopBudget
130 34th St
- Soe Pyi SwarBudget
136 Latha St
- Karaweik Buffet RestaurantMid-range
Kan Pat St
- Fuji Coffee HouseMid-range
University Avenue Rd
- FeelBudget
124 Pyihtaungsu Ave
- Hla MyanmarBudget
27 5th St
- Shwe Pu ZunBudget
246-248 Anawratha Rd
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Yangon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Yangon?
The travel guide to Yangon lists L'Opera, Le Planteur Restaurant and Bar, Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Shop, Nilar Biryani, and Monsoon.
Is Yangon safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Myanmar at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.6 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Yangon?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Myanmar price levels (36% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Yangon in November?
In November Yangon averages a high of 39°C, a low of 16°C and about 20 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Yangon?
38 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Embassy), Bangladesh (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), Canada (Embassy), China (Embassy), Czechia (Embassy), Denmark (Embassy), and Egypt (Embassy).
Cities in Myanmar
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.