Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 90 kr (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.65) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.32) | €1.38 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (€3.37) | €3.61 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (€3.56) | €3.55 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (€4.65) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.74) | €3.08 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (€1.31) | €1.83 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.80) | €1.10 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.07) | €2.18 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (€2.43) | €1.55 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (€2,052) | €3,179 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (€1,491) | €5,928 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (€103) | €535 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (€1,280) | €1,454 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (€954) | €1,059 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (€51) | €425 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (€24) | €27 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (€327) | €452 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (€88) | €172 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (€6) | €32 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (€80) | €88 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (€36) | €44 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (€90) | €97 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (€117) | €145 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (€26,474) | €30,955 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (€1.94) | €1.94 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (€86) | €74 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 302 kr (€27) | €52 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (€5.20) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (€21) | €54 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.19) | €11 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.24) | €4.62 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.05) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€1.87) | €2.37 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.12) | €2.63 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (€26) | €34 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (€56) | €34 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 296 kr (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (€70) | €292 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 849 kr (€75) | €56 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.59) | €3.31 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €3.78 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (€473) | €1,664 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (€0.13) | €0.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (€41) | €58 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€5.66) | €8 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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