Cost of living in Lashio (Myanmar) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
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| Food in Lashio (Myanmar) is 46% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 5,000 Kyat (€2.97) | €9 | 68% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 10,000 Kyat (€5.94) | €5.45 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3,000 Kyat (€1.78) | €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 (€0.89) | €1.35 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 4,000 Kyat (€2.37) | €4.12 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3,500 Kyat (€2.08) | €1.36 | 53% |
| 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 (€0.89) | €1.14 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,500 Kyat (€0.89) | €8 | 88% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2,000 Kyat (€1.19) | €2.02 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1,000 Kyat (€0.59) | €0.90 | 34% |
| Housing in Lashio (Myanmar) is 18% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 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 (€237) | €351 | 32% |
| 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 in Lashio (Myanmar) is 83% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 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 (€5.94) | €70 | 92% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 15,000 Kyat (€9) | €71 | 87% |
| Transportation in Lashio (Myanmar) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 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 in Lashio (Myanmar) is 8% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 30,000 Kyat (€18) | €3.23 | 451% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 10,000 Kyat (€5.94) | €5.59 | 6% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | €32 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 10,000 Kyat (€5.94) | €3.88 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 1,250 Kyat (€0.74) | €3.80 | 80% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 2,000 Kyat (€1.19) | €3.50 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4,000 Kyat (€2.37) | €1.53 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 2,000 Kyat (€1.19) | €1.83 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | €11 | - |
| Entertainment in Lashio (Myanmar) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Lashio (Myanmar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | €22 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 4,000 Kyat (€2.37) | €15 | 84% |
| 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 (€1.78) | €7 | 74% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,000 Kyat (€2.37) | €3.40 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2,000 Kyat (€1.19) | €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 (€3.56) | €38 | 91% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5,000 Kyat (€2.97) | €4.08 | 27% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €839 (1,413,654 Kyat) in Lashio.