Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146 kr (£11) | £14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 kr (£5.12) | £2.98 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (£1.10) | £1.26 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47 kr (£3.45) | £4.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (£2.57) | £1.90 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (£4.07) | £4.28 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (£2.17) | £1.88 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (£1.24) | £1.20 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (£1.47) | £2.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119 kr (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (£1.86) | £2.45 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (£1.26) | £1.14 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,659 kr (£1,894) | £1,574 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,224 kr (£1,271) | £1,091 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,321 kr (£98) | £251 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,636 kr (£1,154) | £1,012 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,687 kr (£789) | £779 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 435 kr (£32) | £94 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (£20) | £29 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,922 kr (£290) | £391 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (£70) | £91 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 kr (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 299 kr (£22) | £12 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 819 kr (£60) | £58 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (£32) | £29 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (£73) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,456 kr (£107) | £73 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 351,208 kr (£25,927) | £30,411 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (£1.39) | £1.48 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 979 kr (£72) | £60 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 311 kr (£23) | £15 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 31% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 kr (£4.47) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 243 kr (£18) | £89 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 kr (£3.63) | £3.66 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (£3.27) | £3.30 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (£2.67) | £4.87 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (£1.92) | £2.36 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (£1.58) | £1.92 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 369 kr (£27) | £14 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 492 kr (£36) | £26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 kr (£24) | £19 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 818 kr (£60) | £97 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 kr (£68) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (£10) | £9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (£3.19) | £3.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (£5.28) | £5.07 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (£419) | £530 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (£0.20) | £0.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 505 kr (£37) | £29 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 kr (£5.22) | £14 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 502 prices entered by 89 different people.
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