- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Stockholm
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Stockholm (Sweden) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 0% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 0% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 95 kr (C$14.47) | C$12.86 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 64 kr (C$9.73) | C$7.54 | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 51 kr (C$7.74) | C$8.71 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10.21 kr (C$1.56) | C$2.69 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 kr (C$4.07) | C$3.26 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (C$4.68) | C$5.18 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (C$6.35) | C$6.81 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19.42 kr (C$2.97) | C$3.92 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 15.11 kr (C$2.31) | C$4.00 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 13.21 kr (C$2.02) | C$2.93 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 kr (C$13.61) | C$16.86 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19.52 kr (C$2.98) | C$2.28 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17.33 kr (C$2.65) | C$1.92 | 38% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 41% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 14,263 kr (C$2,179) | C$1,313 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 857 kr (C$131) | C$195 | 33% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 238 kr (C$36) | C$47 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,983 kr (C$761) | C$551 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,291 kr (C$197) | C$129 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (C$11.93) | C$8.86 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 kr (C$26) | C$23 | 16% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 60% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 928 kr (C$142) | C$58 | 146% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 334 kr (C$51) | C$40 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 835 kr (C$128) | C$93 | 37% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,016 kr (C$155) | C$79 | 96% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 62% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,855 kr (C$33,581) | C$23,989 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14.82 kr (C$2.26) | C$1.30 | 74% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 759 kr (C$116) | C$69 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 195 kr (C$30) | C$29 | 1% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 101 kr (C$15.45) | C$10.37 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (C$5.98) | C$6.71 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (C$4.43) | C$3.58 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.52) | C$5.57 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (C$3.63) | C$2.87 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (C$3.29) | C$2.41 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 kr (C$42) | C$23 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383 kr (C$58) | C$41 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 kr (C$33) | C$24 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 726 kr (C$111) | C$122 | 9% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 860 kr (C$131) | C$88 | 50% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 kr (C$17.43) | C$7.79 | 124% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 35 kr (C$5.28) | C$4.08 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 55 kr (C$8.44) | C$5.21 | 62% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,326 kr (C$202) | C$149 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.41 kr (C$0.22) | C$0.53 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 493 kr (C$75) | C$56 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 51 kr (C$7.86) | C$12.67 | 38% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,443 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,294
(21,568 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$2,500
in Halifax.