Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 87% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Stockholm | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (1,733 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 90 kr (1,179 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (837 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (196 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 38 kr (499 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (527 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 361% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (689 Dinar) | 516 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (406 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (195 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 119% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (267 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (1,486 Dinar) | 2,094 Dinar | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (306 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (361 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 688% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 151% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Stockholm | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (304,162 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (221,027 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (15,332 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (189,734 Dinar) | 70,146 Dinar | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (141,458 Dinar) | 31,980 Dinar | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (7,594 Dinar) | 5,853 Dinar | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (3,559 Dinar) | 2,357 Dinar | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (48,468 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (13,110 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (952 Dinar) | 792 Dinar | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (2,624 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Stockholm | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (11,921 Dinar) | 8,106 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (5,371 Dinar) | 6,125 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (13,295 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (17,367 Dinar) | 15,707 Dinar | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 240% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 240% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (3,924,806 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (287 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 573% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (12,690 Dinar) | 1,502 Dinar | + 745% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 302 kr (3,947 Dinar) | 1,217 Dinar | + 224% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 60% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Stockholm | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (771 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (1,205 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (3,062 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (473 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (481 Dinar) | 528 Dinar | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (453 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (277 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (314 Dinar) | 259 Dinar | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (3,923 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 710% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 71% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Stockholm | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (8,371 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 246% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 296 kr (3,876 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 328% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (10,425 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 290% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 849 kr (11,111 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (1,936 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (532 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (923 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (70,189 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (19 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (6,078 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (839 Dinar) | 323 Dinar | + 160% | |
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TOTAL | + 123% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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