Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr (C$22) | C$23 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112 kr (C$16) | C$13 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (C$11) | C$6 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (C$2.25) | C$2.41 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr (C$7) | C$4.70 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 kr (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kr (C$10) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (C$4.39) | C$4.85 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (C$2.68) | C$3.95 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (C$2.79) | C$3.50 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (C$3.71) | C$2.68 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (C$2.82) | C$2.16 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 51% 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 | 28,362 kr (C$4,036) | C$2,300 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr (C$2,708) | C$1,599 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,261 kr (C$179) | C$120 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr (C$2,424) | C$1,347 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr (C$1,890) | C$985 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr (C$47) | C$69 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 220 kr (C$31) | C$60 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr (C$605) | C$311 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr (C$143) | C$140 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr (C$39) | C$26 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (C$128) | C$70 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr (C$62) | C$41 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr (C$165) | C$105 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr (C$236) | C$120 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 108% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr (C$44,275) | C$24,609 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (C$2.55) | C$1.69 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,040 kr (C$148) | C$60 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 407 kr (C$58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr (C$12) | C$8 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr (C$43) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (C$5.06) | C$4.59 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (C$4.65) | C$3.11 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (C$3.07) | C$3.02 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr (C$55) | C$22 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (C$64) | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr (C$49) | C$27 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr (C$145) | C$118 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr (C$161) | C$97 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr (C$22) | C$12 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (C$10) | C$7 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr (C$781) | C$647 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr (C$0.39) | C$0.24 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr (C$80) | C$38 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (C$10) | C$13 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 289 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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