City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaMyanmar16.8° · 96.1°
Yangon,Myanmar.
Golden pagodas, vibrant street food, and colonial charm in Myanmar's bustling heart.
Yangon · MM
YangonMyanmar
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Yangon International Airport (RGN)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
5,365,827.2
Total residents
Global rank
#92
Wanderlust index
Best time
November to February offers…
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Yangon
Local time
Currency
Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
Money in use
Language
Burmese
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Yangon
Golden pagodas, vibrant street food, and colonial charm in Myanmar's bustling heart.
Yangon, Myanmar's largest city and former capital, captivates visitors with its iconic Shwedagon Pagoda and colonial-era architecture. The city blends spiritual heritage with energetic street life, offering authentic local cuisine, bustling markets, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for travelers seeking cultural immersion and affordable exploration in Southeast Asia.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Yangon scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
4
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
4
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
4.5
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
8
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Yangon
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
Best months Either side Other months
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Feb
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Nov
Dec
Sweet spot: November to February offers cooler, drier weather perfect for exploring the city..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Yangon
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
Bogyoke Aung San Market
Top sight
Top sight
City Hall
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Yangon
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,269
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$1,463
+15%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,269
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$3,156.6
+149%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$788.2
-38%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
4
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Yangon
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Downtown
Dagon
Kamaryut
Bahan
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Yangon guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
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Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Yangonguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Yangon
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Yangon International Airport (RGN)
02
Money
- Currency — Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
- Affordability — 5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 4 Mbps
- Internet score — 1/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 4/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Burmese
06
Timing
- Best window — November to February offers cooler, drier weather perfect for exploring the city.
- Time zone — Asia/Yangon
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Yangon safe for travelers?+
Yangon has a safety rating of 4 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Yangon?+
The best time to visit Yangon is November to February offers cooler, drier weather perfect for exploring the city..
How expensive is Yangon?+
Yangon has an affordability score of 5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Yangon?+
Yangon has an average internet speed of 4 Mbps.
What currency does Yangon use?+
The currency used in Yangon is Myanmar Kyat (MMK).
What language is spoken in Yangon?+
The primary language spoken in Yangon is Burmese.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Concierge
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Personal trip brief
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01
Travel style
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02
Work constraints
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03
Real tradeoffs
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Traveler reviews
Reviews of Yangon
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