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Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Berlin, Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.24) | €3.65 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.10) | €0.98 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.56) | €3.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.97) | €2.33 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (€4.74) | €5.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.52) | €2.37 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.03) | €1.54 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.66) | €0.89 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (€9) | €6 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (€2.10) | €1.67 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.98) | €1.08 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,950 kr (€1,931) | €1,323 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,075 kr (€1,362) | €1,013 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 kr (€129) | €222 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,736 kr (€1,233) | €1,029 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,928 kr (€864) | €647 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 827 kr (€80) | €155 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 254 kr (€25) | €25 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,332 kr (€419) | €318 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr (€129) | €108 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (€8) | €5.45 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 336 kr (€33) | €12 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (€89) | €76 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 365 kr (€35) | €30 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (€90) | €75 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,339 kr (€130) | €89 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,187 kr (€19,373) | €20,049 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.41) | €1.39 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 857 kr (€83) | €80 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (€20) | €20 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.86) | €5.34 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (€23) | €81 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (€3.58) | €3.10 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 kr (€3.65) | €2.28 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (€2.79) | €2.07 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (€2.40) | €1.84 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.04) | €1.70 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 kr (€34) | €19 | + 78% | |
| 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 | 258 kr (€25) | €20 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 989 kr (€96) | €85 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 759 kr (€73) | €49 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137 kr (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.65) | €2.92 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.91) | €2.97 | + 99% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (€442) | €457 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 421 kr (€41) | €26 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (€5.98) | €6 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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