Myanmar

Myanmar

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

🇦🇺 Smartraveller Advisory

Do not travel

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📋 Key Facts

CapitalNaypyidaw
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population51,316,756
LanguagesBurmese
Best Time to VisitNov–Feb (cool)
TimezonesUTC+06:30

🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians

⚠️ Visa/Permit Required
Maximum Stay
28 days

e-Visa available

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💰 Currency & Exchange Rate

Burmese kyat (MMK)
Ks
Current AUD → MMK
1 AUD = 1460.5842 MMK
As of 2026-03-23
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💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)

Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities

Budget
~$39
Mid-Range
~$93
Luxury
~$279

🧮 Trip Cost Estimate

DurationBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
7 days$271$651$1,953
14 days$543$1,302$3,906
21 days$814$1,953$5,859

Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.

📈 AUD to MMK — 12 Month Trend

Date1 AUD =
2025-04-241334.8653 MMK
2025-05-241363.0397 MMK
2025-06-241360.5578 MMK
2025-07-241386.7580 MMK
2025-08-241362.4171 MMK
2025-09-241387.4380 MMK
2025-10-241367.0351 MMK
2025-11-241355.1906 MMK
2025-12-241409.4349 MMK
2026-01-241447.0940 MMK
2026-02-241484.0521 MMK
2026-03-241465.6138 MMK

💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to MMK

Best Rate (12m)
1484.0521
Feb 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
1334.8653
Apr 2025
Current
1465.6138
Mar 2026
12m Average
1398.7754
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to MMK. The current rate is above the 12-month average.

🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Myanmar

  • Travel Advisory: Do not travel — always check Smartraveller before booking
  • Visa: e-Visa available
  • Currency: The local currency is Burmese kyat (MMK). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 146058 MMK
  • Best time to visit: Nov–Feb (cool)
  • Language: Burmese
  • Budget: Expect to spend ~$93 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
  • Time zone: UTC+06:30
  • Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)

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