- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Stockholm
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (C$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.61) | C$2.05 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (C$5.09) | C$4.81 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (C$4.44) | C$2.90 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (C$3.75) | C$4.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.51) | C$3.34 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (C$2.58) | C$3.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.41 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (C$3.22) | C$2.01 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr (C$2,940) | C$1,651 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr (C$2,045) | C$1,142 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,101 kr (C$164) | C$102 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr (C$1,810) | C$1,038 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr (C$1,214) | C$779 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 816 kr (C$122) | C$66 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 257 kr (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,452 kr (C$664) | C$351 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,308 kr (C$195) | C$86 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 308 kr (C$46) | C$22 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (C$136) | C$59 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr (C$54) | C$40 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr (C$198) | C$92 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr (C$29,842) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.13) | C$1.27 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 kr (C$31) | C$31 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 kr (C$37) | C$82 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (C$5.88) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (C$5.51) | C$3.72 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 kr (C$5.88) | C$2.83 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (C$3.55) | C$3.09 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (C$3.46) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (C$46) | C$19 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 394 kr (C$59) | C$46 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (C$39) | C$26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 990 kr (C$148) | C$101 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (C$104) | C$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (C$21) | C$8 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.46) | C$5.34 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,616 kr (C$689) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr (C$58) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,695 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CAD
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,006
(46,955 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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