Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (C$1.94) | C$1.97 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (C$5.34) | C$4.31 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (C$4.48) | C$3.89 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (C$3.71) | C$4.59 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (C$1.72) | C$3.65 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (C$3.05) | C$2.55 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (C$2.59) | C$2.11 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,899 kr (C$2,763) | C$2,291 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,964 kr (C$1,685) | C$1,332 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035 kr (C$125) | C$124 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,257 kr (C$1,841) | C$1,235 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,327 kr (C$1,246) | C$875 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (C$47) | C$68 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (C$492) | C$311 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (C$117) | C$140 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (C$34) | C$25 | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,115 kr (C$135) | C$57 | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 359 kr (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (C$145) | C$105 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,581 kr (C$191) | C$117 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,598 kr (C$32,294) | C$22,942 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (C$2.53) | C$1.66 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 956 kr (C$115) | C$67 | + 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 kr (C$34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (C$28) | C$77 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (C$4.33) | C$6 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (C$4.36) | C$4.17 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (C$4.21) | C$4.59 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (C$3.26) | C$3.11 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (C$2.03) | C$2.78 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 341 kr (C$41) | C$20 | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 567 kr (C$68) | C$53 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 286 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (C$132) | C$135 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,282 kr (C$155) | C$96 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 kr (C$18) | C$10 | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (C$5.25) | C$4.71 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (C$696) | C$647 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (C$0.22) | C$0.24 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 516 kr (C$62) | C$37 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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