Burma (Myanmar): Food prices

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Food price index, world average = 100

 Latest value 66.501
 Year 2017
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2017
 Average 66.501
 Min - Max 66.501 - 66.501
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The index measures how expensive Burma (Myanmar) is relative to other countries in terms of food prices. Higher values mean more expensive food prices. The index is from the latest edition of the International Comparison Program of the World Bank from 2021. The program publishes new data every four years. The food price information for Burma (Myanmar) and other countries remains valid for several years as the relative international price levels change slowly over time. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time. The value of that indicator for 2017 is 66.501 index points.
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Definition: Broad based food price index. The world average food price level is set at 100. Higher values for a country indicate more expensive food prices relative to the world and other countries.

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