Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 123 kr (kr90) | kr136 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 kr (kr62) | kr67 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 kr (kr43) | kr29 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (kr10) | kr8 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 39 kr (kr29) | kr26 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (kr25) | kr22 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (kr42) | kr63 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (kr22) | kr18 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (kr8) | kr10 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (kr86) | kr79 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (kr15) | kr19 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (kr10) | kr11 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,561 kr (kr15,086) | kr8,536 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,003 kr (kr10,274) | kr5,788 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,123 kr (kr824) | kr1,220 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,905 kr (kr10,936) | kr5,337 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,023 kr (kr7,354) | kr3,926 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 749 kr (kr549) | kr1,589 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 217 kr (kr159) | kr188 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,728 kr (kr2,735) | kr3,570 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040 kr (kr763) | kr710 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (kr54) | kr57 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (kr204) | kr154 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (kr662) | kr786 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335 kr (kr246) | kr244 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,045 kr (kr766) | kr727 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,204 kr (kr884) | kr1,206 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,008 kr (kr167,291) | kr301,099 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (kr10) | kr10 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 898 kr (kr659) | kr386 | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (kr149) | kr255 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (kr37) | kr58 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 97 kr (kr71) | kr73 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (kr172) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (kr28) | kr58 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (kr24) | kr28 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (kr25) | kr29 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (kr17) | kr13 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (kr15) | kr16 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 319 kr (kr234) | kr176 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 423 kr (kr310) | kr344 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 252 kr (kr185) | kr191 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 983 kr (kr721) | kr475 | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 856 kr (kr628) | kr616 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (kr96) | kr77 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (kr33) | kr41 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (kr45) | kr33 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (kr3,872) | kr3,258 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (kr0.72) | kr0.93 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 480 kr (kr352) | kr230 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (kr48) | kr42 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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