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Post Report of the Day

Yangon, Myanmar

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

Very cheap is shopping at local markets. A kilo of tomatoes goes for 50 cents (US). One higher-end grocery store with more imported product, looking closer to Western prices there.

What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?

Lots of pot holes. Lots of Japanese here so those would be easier to fix. Do not worry about carjackings. Unless you're a diplomat, it's difficult to purchase a car (need Myanmar person to sign...