2012 Labor cost in Yangon, Myanmar. Salary levels (in USD)
Some sample numbers from late 2012.
Blue Collar Unskilled Workers - 100 $
Semi Skilled Workers -150 $
Supervisors / Team Leaders -200-300 $
University Graduates with knowledge of computers and English)- 300-500 $ - depending on work experience
33.41 million (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 19
According to Myanmar’s official statistical yearbook for 2009, total employed population in the country was 15.83m people (the estimate is based on a 1990 labor force survey). This source says that the distribution of the employed population is as follows: agriculture – 56.47%, industry including mining, manufacturing, and electricity, gas and water - 12.49%; construction – 2.64% and services including logistics, financial institutions, trade, hotels,... [ More ]
The voltage throughout Myanmar is 220-230 Volts AC. Most of the international class hotels in Yangon have their own generators. However in other places, voltage varies greatly and power often goes out. Valuable or... ... More
