Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (C$13) | C$12 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (C$11) | C$6 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (C$2.02) | C$2.09 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (C$6) | C$4.37 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (C$4.69) | C$3.95 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (C$3.84) | C$4.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (C$2.28) | C$3.95 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (C$2.62) | C$3.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (C$16) | C$21 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (C$3.31) | C$2.77 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (C$2.90) | C$2.11 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% 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 | 26,052 kr (C$3,457) | C$2,417 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (C$2,347) | C$1,456 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (C$153) | C$120 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (C$2,158) | C$1,347 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,217 kr (C$1,489) | C$985 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (C$43) | C$69 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (C$28) | C$63 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (C$541) | C$311 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (C$127) | C$140 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (C$35) | C$23 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (C$107) | C$57 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (C$135) | C$105 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (C$205) | C$117 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 93% 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 | 340,649 kr (C$45,207) | C$24,609 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (C$2.39) | C$1.65 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 994 kr (C$132) | C$60 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 404 kr (C$54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (C$5.51) | C$4.17 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (C$4.59) | C$4.59 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (C$4.03) | C$3.11 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$2.66) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (C$51) | C$20 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (C$62) | C$55 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (C$43) | C$26 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (C$101) | C$135 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (C$135) | C$96 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (C$20) | C$10 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (C$5.80) | C$4.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (C$9) | C$6 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (C$736) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (C$0.36) | C$0.24 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (C$71) | C$37 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (C$9) | C$13 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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