Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 69% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar)
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (28,729 Kyat) | 10,244 Kyat | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (19,946 Kyat) | 8,153 Kyat | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (15,320 Kyat) | 3,816 Kyat | + 301% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (3,182 Kyat) | 4,196 Kyat | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (9,804 Kyat) | 3,230 Kyat | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (8,337 Kyat) | 2,504 Kyat | + 233% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (11,340 Kyat) | 20,969 Kyat | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (5,749 Kyat) | 9,021 Kyat | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (3,131 Kyat) | 2,587 Kyat | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (4,094 Kyat) | 5,592 Kyat | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (23,321 Kyat) | 53,858 Kyat | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (4,849 Kyat) | 2,461 Kyat | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (3,678 Kyat) | 4,385 Kyat | - 16% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Yangon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,119 kr (4,786,500 Kyat) | 1,818,110 Kyat | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,358 kr (3,246,262 Kyat) | 1,027,900 Kyat | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (278,697 Kyat) | 175,311 Kyat | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,300 kr (3,036,221 Kyat) | 5,912,200 Kyat | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,436 kr (2,071,015 Kyat) | 3,597,290 Kyat | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (82,219 Kyat) | 141,851 Kyat | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (66,619 Kyat) | 24,500 Kyat | + 172% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (742,284 Kyat) | 1,601,270 Kyat | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (188,856 Kyat) | 359,353 Kyat | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (15,093 Kyat) | 18,076 Kyat | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (45,874 Kyat) | 9,298 Kyat | + 393% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (170,536 Kyat) | 233,712 Kyat | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (85,467 Kyat) | 65,524 Kyat | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (199,181 Kyat) | 234,165 Kyat | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (299,433 Kyat) | 58,124 Kyat | + 415% | |
Transportation | + 236% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 236% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (70,158,391 Kyat) | 49,022,500 Kyat | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (3,834 Kyat) | 1,505 Kyat | + 155% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (192,403 Kyat) | 26,506 Kyat | + 626% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (56,494 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 150% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (15,387 Kyat) | 2,555 Kyat | + 502% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (20,335 Kyat) | 8,926 Kyat | + 128% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (49,460 Kyat) | 29,303 Kyat | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (7,124 Kyat) | 6,320 Kyat | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (7,178 Kyat) | 3,002 Kyat | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (6,918 Kyat) | 4,932 Kyat | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (5,533 Kyat) | 1,992 Kyat | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (3,587 Kyat) | 4,203 Kyat | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (70,583 Kyat) | 7,278 Kyat | + 870% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 83% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Stockholm | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (110,620 Kyat) | 34,811 Kyat | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (62,841 Kyat) | 19,636 Kyat | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (216,316 Kyat) | 38,668 Kyat | + 459% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (184,083 Kyat) | 59,686 Kyat | + 208% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (28,563 Kyat) | 9,686 Kyat | + 195% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (8,638 Kyat) | 6,231 Kyat | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (14,663 Kyat) | 2,859 Kyat | + 413% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (1,144,521 Kyat) | 1,705,920 Kyat | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (368 Kyat) | 40 Kyat | + 816% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (89,245 Kyat) | 172,876 Kyat | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (13,906 Kyat) | 5,307 Kyat | + 162% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 529 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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