Spending on top-ups was found to be higher in urban areas, accounting for MMK 9,331 (USD 7.8). Those in rural areas spend a monthly average of MMK 6,182 (USD 5.1). Males spent slightly more than females on top-ups at the time the survey was conducted (Figure 53). Though males spend more on top ups for their primary SIM, females tend to spend more for secondary SIMs (Figure 54). 10000 8000 7,996 MMK 7 USD 6,890 MMK 6 USD 9,331 MMK 9 USD 7,494 MMK 6 USD 6,182 MMK 5 USD 6000 4000 2000 0 Urban Rural Male Female Myanmar Average Figure 53: Average top-up made in the last month (MMK/USD) 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 6982 MMK 6 USD 3643 MMK 3 USD Male 7915 MMK 7 USD 6069 MMK 5 USD 4182 MMK 3 USD Female 4735 MMK 4 USD 5608 MMK 7 USD 3077 MMK 3 USD Urban Rural 6568 MMK 5 USD 3857 MMK 3 USD Myanmar Average Primary SIM Secondary SIM Figure 54: Average top-up made in the last month - primary vs. secondary SIM (MMK/USD) ICTs in Myanmar: 2016 63