Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 111 kr ($11) | $11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 kr ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr ($1.54) | $0.96 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr ($4.99) | $5.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr ($3.52) | $4.44 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 kr ($5.85) | $5.84 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr ($3.02) | $3.68 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr ($1.83) | $2.29 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr ($1.96) | $3.63 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 kr ($12) | $18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr ($2.56) | $2.74 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr ($2.21) | $2.18 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,234 kr ($2,713) | $2,252 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr ($1,895) | $1,664 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,194 kr ($119) | $190 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr ($1,696) | $1,754 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr ($1,323) | $1,440 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr ($33) | $127 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 265 kr ($26) | $51 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr ($423) | $264 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr ($100) | $155 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr ($28) | $28 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr ($90) | $64 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr ($115) | $99 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr ($165) | $152 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr ($30,991) | $30,132 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr ($1.83) | $0.79 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr ($102) | $85 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 408 kr ($41) | $19 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr ($9) | $5.29 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr ($12) | $19 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr ($30) | $228 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr ($5.06) | $8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr ($4.41) | $4.36 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.54) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr ($3.26) | $4.28 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr ($2.15) | $1.78 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr ($39) | $32 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr ($45) | $54 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr ($34) | $28 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr ($102) | $166 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr ($113) | $79 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr ($15) | $14 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr ($5.18) | $5.40 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr ($7) | $5.84 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr ($547) | $375 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr ($0.27) | $0.16 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr ($56) | $62 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 454 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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