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Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Berlin, Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (€11) | €6.00 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (€7) | €4.00 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (€5.10) | €3.74 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.04) | €0.75 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (€3.72) | €3.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (€2.86) | €2.30 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr (€4.27) | €2.00 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (€2.41) | €2.50 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (€0.98) | €1.52 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.66) | €0.70 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (€2.12) | €1.67 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€2.07) | €2.00 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr (€1,895) | €500 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr (€1,318) | €1,005 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,327 kr (€128) | €214 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr (€1,167) | €1,043 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr (€782) | €633 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 845 kr (€81) | €160 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 256 kr (€25) | €30 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,318 kr (€415) | €318 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr (€128) | €108 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 86 kr (€8) | €5.36 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 336 kr (€32) | €12 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (€87) | €76 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr (€35) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr (€85) | €77 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr (€127) | €124 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr (€19,233) | €20,370 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.37) | €1.30 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (€81) | €89 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (€20) | €19 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.83) | €5.39 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 kr (€23) | €81 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (€3.52) | €3.17 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.73) | €2.25 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (€2.76) | €2.11 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (€2.30) | €1.92 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.06) | €1.83 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (€30) | €19 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr (€39) | €27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (€25) | €20 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 989 kr (€95) | €90 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (€67) | €42 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 kr (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (€3.52) | €2.93 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (€5.77) | €3.00 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (€439) | €471 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr (€37) | €27 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (€5.98) | €4.50 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
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