- Cost of Living
- Sweden
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- Stockholm
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (C$22) | C$15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59 kr (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kr (C$1.14) | C$2.17 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$5.01) | C$4.84 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (C$4.70) | C$2.90 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (C$3.76) | C$4.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.60) | C$3.31 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (C$2.92) | C$3.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 kr (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (C$3.24) | C$2.51 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (C$1.43) | C$2.07 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,202 kr (C$781) | C$1,576 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,278 kr (C$1,994) | C$1,122 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,002 kr (C$150) | C$109 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,537 kr (C$2,033) | C$1,019 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,744 kr (C$1,463) | C$774 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 744 kr (C$112) | C$66 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 273 kr (C$41) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,410 kr (C$662) | C$377 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,212 kr (C$182) | C$98 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 267 kr (C$40) | C$23 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 928 kr (C$139) | C$59 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 359 kr (C$54) | C$40 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 949 kr (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,473 kr (C$221) | C$92 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,653 kr (C$30,579) | C$22,749 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kr (C$1.76) | C$1.26 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 640 kr (C$96) | C$65 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 248 kr (C$37) | C$31 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 kr (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 kr (C$5.92) | C$2.83 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (C$3.57) | C$3.09 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$2.93) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (C$46) | C$19 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 379 kr (C$57) | C$46 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (C$39) | C$26 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,011 kr (C$152) | C$101 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359 kr (C$54) | C$87 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141 kr (C$21) | C$9 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,616 kr (C$693) | C$549 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36 kr (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 480 kr (C$72) | C$35 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 44 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,572
(37,109 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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