Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
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Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
120 kr (kr88) | kr136 | 35% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
83 kr (kr61) | kr67 | 10% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
58 kr (kr43) | kr29 | 46% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
14 kr (kr10) | kr8 | 30% |
12 eggs, large | ||
37 kr (kr27) | kr26 | 6% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
33 kr (kr24) | kr22 | 9% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
55 kr (kr40) | kr63 | 36% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
28 kr (kr20) | kr18 | 13% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
11 kr (kr8) | kr10 | 22% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
15 kr (kr11) | kr11 | 1% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
117 kr (kr86) | kr79 | 8% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
20 kr (kr15) | kr19 | 22% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
12 kr (kr9) | kr11 | 20% |
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
19,891 kr (kr14,560) | kr8,536 | 71% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
14,481 kr (kr10,600) | kr5,788 | 83% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
1,074 kr (kr786) | kr1,220 | 36% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
13,791 kr (kr10,094) | kr5,337 | 89% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
9,246 kr (kr6,768) | kr3,926 | 72% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
705 kr (kr516) | kr1,589 | 68% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
219 kr (kr160) | kr188 | 15% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
3,590 kr (kr2,628) | kr3,570 | 26% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
990 kr (kr725) | kr710 | 2% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
66 kr (kr48) | kr57 | 15% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
284 kr (kr208) | kr154 | 35% |
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
943 kr (kr690) | kr786 | 12% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
362 kr (kr265) | kr244 | 8% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
1,018 kr (kr745) | kr727 | 2% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
1,268 kr (kr928) | kr1,206 | 23% |
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
220,014 kr (kr161,044) | kr301,099 | 47% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
14 kr (kr11) | kr10 | 4% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
884 kr (kr647) | kr386 | 68% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
204 kr (kr149) | kr255 | 41% |
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
53 kr (kr39) | kr58 | 33% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
93 kr (kr68) | kr73 | 7% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
240 kr (kr175) | - | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
39 kr (kr28) | kr58 | 51% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
33 kr (kr24) | kr28 | 13% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
35 kr (kr25) | kr29 | 12% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
21 kr (kr16) | kr13 | 21% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
21 kr (kr15) | kr16 | 7% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
306 kr (kr224) | kr176 | 27% |
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
430 kr (kr315) | kr344 | 8% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
257 kr (kr188) | kr191 | 1% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
946 kr (kr692) | kr475 | 46% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
886 kr (kr648) | kr616 | 5% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
139 kr (kr102) | kr77 | 33% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
44 kr (kr32) | kr41 | 21% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
66 kr (kr48) | kr33 | 47% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
5,007 kr (kr3,665) | kr3,258 | 12% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
0.99 kr (kr0.72) | kr0.93 | 23% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
467 kr (kr342) | kr230 | 49% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
65 kr (kr48) | kr42 | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least kr27,144 (37,084 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.