- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Stockholm
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (C$23) | C$14 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59 kr (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 kr (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kr (C$1.18) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (C$4.80) | C$4.13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$4.54) | C$2.54 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (C$3.72) | C$3.55 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.69) | C$3.02 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (C$3.02) | C$2.26 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 kr (C$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (C$3.45) | C$2.18 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (C$1.48) | C$1.87 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,202 kr (C$808) | C$1,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,103 kr (C$1,880) | C$982 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 921 kr (C$143) | C$104 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,833 kr (C$2,149) | C$919 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,205 kr (C$1,430) | C$695 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 684 kr (C$106) | C$64 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 273 kr (C$42) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,377 kr (C$680) | C$393 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,152 kr (C$179) | C$111 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (C$36) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 955 kr (C$148) | C$61 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 979 kr (C$152) | C$95 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (C$238) | C$87 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,662 kr (C$35,208) | C$23,851 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kr (C$1.83) | C$1.19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 640 kr (C$99) | C$47 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 243 kr (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 101 kr (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 kr (C$37) | C$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (C$5.42) | C$2.88 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (C$5.45) | C$3.82 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (C$3.69) | C$3.16 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.74) | C$2.53 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (C$48) | C$19 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 424 kr (C$66) | C$45 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (C$40) | C$26 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 953 kr (C$148) | C$84 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359 kr (C$56) | C$89 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 kr (C$21) | C$9 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,629 kr (C$253) | C$141 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36 kr (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 515 kr (C$80) | C$34 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 44 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,951 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,460
(28,711 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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