Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (€7) | €4.54 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.32) | €1.38 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (€4.16) | €4.18 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (€3.07) | €3.67 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (€5.38) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (€2.51) | €2.47 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (€1.49) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.72) | €1.06 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (€2.17) | €2.10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€1.90) | €1.19 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (€2,264) | €1,929 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (€1,537) | €1,540 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (€100) | €188 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (€1,413) | €1,167 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (€996) | €897 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (€28) | €134 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (€19) | €27 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (€354) | €480 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (€83) | €91 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (€8) | €5.59 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (€23) | €16 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (€70) | €86 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (€38) | €48 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (€89) | €90 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (€134) | €115 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (€29,600) | €28,416 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (€1.55) | €1.85 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr (€89) | €63 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 399 kr (€35) | €20 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (€23) | €46 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (€4.59) | €3.18 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€3.61) | €2.06 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.00) | €2.09 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (€2.64) | €1.66 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.74) | €1.43 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (€33) | €22 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (€41) | €36 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (€28) | €20 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (€66) | €195 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (€88) | €69 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€3.80) | €2.89 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (€5.86) | €4.37 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (€482) | €498 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (€0.24) | €0.08 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (€47) | €33 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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