Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 281% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 281% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (29,353 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 549% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (20,379 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 279% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (15,653 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (3,251 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (10,017 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 361% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (8,517 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 532% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (11,586 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (5,874 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 371% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (3,199 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (4,183 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 311% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (23,827 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (4,954 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 337% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (3,758 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 192% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (4,813,561 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (3,290,428 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 652% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (284,744 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 601% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (3,074,775 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (2,099,776 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 950% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (84,003 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (68,065 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 209% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (758,392 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 121% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (192,954 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (15,420 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (46,870 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (174,237 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 388% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (87,322 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (203,504 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 519% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (305,930 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 337% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (71,680,813 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (3,918 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 359% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (196,578 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (57,724 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (15,721 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 883% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (20,777 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (50,533 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (7,279 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (7,334 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (7,069 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (5,653 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 183% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (3,665 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 266% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (72,115 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1274% | |
Entertainment | + 216% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 216% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (113,021 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 465% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (64,204 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 890% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (221,010 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (188,078 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 330% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (29,183 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 468% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (8,825 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 191% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (14,981 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 734% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (1,169,356 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (376 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 276% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (91,181 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (14,207 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 304% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
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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