Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 194% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Stockholm | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr (R$ 92) | R$ 38 | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112 kr (R$ 65) | R$ 31 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 346% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 kr (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 kr (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 250% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kr (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 4.98 | + 120% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (R$ 79) | R$ 37 | + 115% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 396% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 396% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Stockholm | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,362 kr (R$ 16,499) | R$ 2,404 | + 586% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr (R$ 11,069) | R$ 1,420 | + 679% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,261 kr (R$ 734) | R$ 250 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr (R$ 9,908) | R$ 1,698 | + 483% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr (R$ 7,728) | R$ 1,077 | + 617% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr (R$ 192) | R$ 279 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 220 kr (R$ 128) | R$ 85 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr (R$ 2,471) | R$ 2,104 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr (R$ 583) | R$ 602 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 439% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr (R$ 161) | R$ 14 | + 1018% | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Stockholm | Bauru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (R$ 525) | R$ 218 | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr (R$ 253) | R$ 163 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr (R$ 673) | R$ 332 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr (R$ 965) | R$ 286 | + 237% | |
Transportation | + 185% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 185% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr (R$ 180,996) | R$ 72,761 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,040 kr (R$ 605) | R$ 161 | + 276% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 406 kr (R$ 236) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Stockholm | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | + 121% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr (R$ 68) | R$ 79 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr (R$ 174) | R$ 217 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 138% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (R$ 13) | R$ 4.01 | + 213% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr (R$ 225) | R$ 41 | + 451% | |
Entertainment | + 189% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 189% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Stockholm | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (R$ 261) | R$ 66 | + 294% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr (R$ 199) | R$ 40 | + 402% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr (R$ 593) | R$ 132 | + 349% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr (R$ 657) | R$ 104 | + 531% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr (R$ 89) | R$ 22 | + 315% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (R$ 42) | R$ 8 | + 465% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr (R$ 3,193) | R$ 3,568 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr (R$ 1.60) | R$ 0.81 | + 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr (R$ 328) | R$ 104 | + 215% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (R$ 42) | R$ 10 | + 322% | |
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TOTAL | + 194% |

These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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