Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (62,966 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (43,716 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (33,578 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 320% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (6,975 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (21,488 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (18,271 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (24,853 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (12,600 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (6,863 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (8,974 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (51,113 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 156% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (10,627 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 343% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (8,061 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 169% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (10,325,743 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 933% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (7,058,415 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 782% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (610,815 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (6,595,810 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (4,504,304 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (180,199 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (146,008 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (1,626,853 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (413,913 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (33,078 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 341% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (100,542 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (373,761 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (187,317 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (436,543 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (656,262 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (153,765,088 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (8,404 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (421,687 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (123,826 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (33,724 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (44,569 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (108,400 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (15,614 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (15,732 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15,163 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (12,126 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (7,861 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (154,697 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (242,445 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (137,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (474,096 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (403,453 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1053% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (62,602 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (18,931 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 373% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (32,137 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 971% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (2,508,429 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (807 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (195,596 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (30,476 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 916% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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