Cost of living in Lashio, Myanmar vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Lashio (Myanmar) is 46% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Kyat (€2.95) | €9 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Kyat (€5.90) | €5.45 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Kyat (€1.77) | €3.75 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Kyat (€0.59) | €1.23 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,000 Kyat (€0.59) | €3.25 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Kyat (€0.88) | €1.35 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Kyat (€2.36) | €4.12 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,500 Kyat (€2.06) | €1.36 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Kyat (€0.47) | €0.68 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Kyat (€0.88) | €1.14 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kyat (€0.88) | €8 | - 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Kyat (€1.18) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Kyat (€0.59) | €0.90 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Lashio (Myanmar) is 17% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €426 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €302 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Kyat (€12) | €122 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €316 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kyat (€12) | €94 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Kyat (€15) | €21 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 400,000 Kyat (€236) | €351 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €71 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 Kyat (€1.42) | €10 | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.67 | - | |
Clothes | - 83% | |||
Clothes in Lashio (Myanmar) is 83% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 Kyat (€10) | €83 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (€9) | €40 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Kyat (€5.90) | €70 | - 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Kyat (€9) | €71 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Lashio (Myanmar) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,202 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 Kyat (€0.13) | €1.57 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Lashio (Myanmar) is 8% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Kyat (€18) | €3.23 | + 448% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (€5.90) | €5.59 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Kyat (€5.90) | €3.88 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Kyat (€0.74) | €3.80 | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Kyat (€1.18) | €3.50 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Kyat (€2.36) | €1.53 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Kyat (€1.18) | €1.83 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €11 | - | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Lashio (Myanmar) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kyat (€2.36) | €15 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Kyat (€1.77) | €7 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kyat (€2.36) | €3.40 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Kyat (€1.18) | €3.22 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Kyat (€3.54) | €38 | - 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Kyat (€2.95) | €4.08 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €908 (1,538,995 Kyat) in Lashio.
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