- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Stockholm
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (C$22) | C$14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59 kr (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kr (C$1.15) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (C$4.78) | C$4.08 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$4.49) | C$2.62 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (C$3.69) | C$3.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.69) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (C$2.96) | C$2.89 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 kr (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (C$3.41) | C$2.31 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (C$1.45) | C$1.76 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,202 kr (C$792) | C$1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,343 kr (C$1,728) | C$982 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 912 kr (C$139) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,443 kr (C$2,047) | C$919 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,360 kr (C$1,273) | C$695 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 637 kr (C$97) | C$64 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 273 kr (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,194 kr (C$639) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,175 kr (C$179) | C$111 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 239 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 945 kr (C$144) | C$61 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 kr (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 943 kr (C$144) | C$95 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (C$233) | C$87 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,996 kr (C$34,418) | C$22,684 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kr (C$1.79) | C$1.19 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 640 kr (C$97) | C$47 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 242 kr (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 228 kr (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 kr (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (C$5.43) | C$3.90 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.56) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (C$3.87) | C$3.21 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 282 kr (C$43) | C$19 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (C$63) | C$43 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 kr (C$37) | C$27 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 903 kr (C$138) | C$84 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359 kr (C$55) | C$93 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 135 kr (C$21) | C$9 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,629 kr (C$248) | C$141 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36 kr (C$0.21) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 512 kr (C$78) | C$34 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 44 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,789 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,367
(28,678 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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