Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 140 kr (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 89 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (C$1.73) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 kr (C$5.43) | C$4.18 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (C$5.00) | C$3.17 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (C$3.87) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.44) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (C$2.66) | C$3.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.70) | C$1.93 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,874 kr (C$2,711) | C$2,136 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,942 kr (C$2,070) | C$1,241 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (C$152) | C$124 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,850 kr (C$1,539) | C$1,120 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,244 kr (C$1,071) | C$805 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (C$75) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250 kr (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (C$481) | C$311 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (C$130) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (C$26) | C$25 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (C$123) | C$60 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 325 kr (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,190 kr (C$154) | C$98 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,635 kr (C$212) | C$117 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,605 kr (C$29,428) | C$22,942 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (C$2.57) | C$1.40 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 953 kr (C$124) | C$67 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 259 kr (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kr (C$30) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (C$4.70) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (C$4.77) | C$3.85 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (C$4.50) | C$4.33 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (C$2.79) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (C$39) | C$20 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (C$58) | C$51 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 266 kr (C$35) | C$27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (C$103) | C$135 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 956 kr (C$124) | C$96 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 kr (C$17) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (C$5.52) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (C$697) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 472 kr (C$61) | C$37 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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