Cost of living
Lashio compared to Yangon (Burma)
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Overview comparison
LashioYangon (Burma)
Consumer prices in Yangon (Burma) are roughly 46% higher than in Lashio.
Cost of living
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| Total with rent one person | 807 | 843 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,606 | 1,810 |
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| Without rent one person | 316 | 300 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,160 | 1,377 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 532.08 | 443.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 610.72 | 575.78 |
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| Food person | 238 | 231 |
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| Food family | 606 | 524 |
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| Transport person | 43.4 | 71.96 |
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| Transport family | 118.18 | 188.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.46 years | 71.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.98 | 3.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.44 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.74 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 2.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 1.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 621.8 | 259.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 390.04 | 189.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,010.67 | 609.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 650.42 | 271.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.15 | 52.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.33 | 94.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.44 | 123.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.08 | 27.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,267 | 13,847 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 360 | 3,092 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.7% | 40.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.25 | 11.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 0.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.1 | 0.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 1.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.55 | 11.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.57 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.91 | 10.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Lashio | Yangon (Burma) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.8 | 45.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.9 | 1.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.24 | 26.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.92 | 2.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.69 | 32.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.59 | 70.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 398.5 | 631.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,341 | 12,829 |
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