Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Stockholm | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (215 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (150 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (115 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (24 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (74 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (63 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (85 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (43 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (23 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (31 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (175 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (36 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (28 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Stockholm | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (35,322 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (24,145 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (2,089 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (22,563 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (15,408 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (616 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (499 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (5,565 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (1,416 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (113 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (344 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 211% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (1,279 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (641 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (1,493 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (2,245 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (525,989 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (29 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (1,442 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 204% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (424 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 105% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Stockholm | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (115 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (152 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (371 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (53 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (54 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (52 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (41 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (27 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (529 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 533% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Stockholm | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (829 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (471 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (1,622 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (1,380 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 181% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (214 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (65 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (110 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (8,581 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (2.76 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (669 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (104 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 434 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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