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Myanmar
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Myanmar — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
MMK
Language
Burmese
Tipping
Customary
Region
Asia
Currency
Myanmar uses the Myanmar Kyat (USD useful for some payments) (MMK). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Burmese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Small tips for guides and drivers are appreciated, not obligatory.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Domestic flights or overnight buses/trains between Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and Inle Lake.
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What currency does Myanmar use?
Myanmar uses the Myanmar Kyat (USD useful for some payments) (MMK). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Myanmar?
The main language is Burmese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Myanmar?
Small tips for guides and drivers are appreciated, not obligatory.
How do you get around Myanmar?
Domestic flights or overnight buses/trains between Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and Inle Lake.