Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (Dinar 3.846) | Dinar 3.715 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (Dinar 2.658) | Dinar 2.302 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (Dinar 2.072) | Dinar 0.961 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Dinar 0.446) | Dinar 0.560 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (Dinar 1.228) | Dinar 1.209 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (Dinar 1.031) | Dinar 0.606 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 kr (Dinar 1.662) | Dinar 1.188 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (Dinar 0.854) | Dinar 0.726 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 0.508 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Dinar 0.485) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (Dinar 3.144) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.489 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 0.247 | + 142% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,899 kr (Dinar 636) | Dinar 615 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,964 kr (Dinar 388) | Dinar 414 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035 kr (Dinar 29) | Dinar 280 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,257 kr (Dinar 423) | Dinar 339 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,327 kr (Dinar 287) | Dinar 523 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (Dinar 11) | Dinar 103 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (Dinar 113) | Dinar 74 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (Dinar 27) | Dinar 32 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (Dinar 2.699) | Dinar 2.579 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.478 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,115 kr (Dinar 31) | Dinar 15 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 359 kr (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (Dinar 33) | Dinar 28 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,581 kr (Dinar 44) | Dinar 32 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 73% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,598 kr (Dinar 7,427) | Dinar 5,965 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Dinar 0.582) | Dinar 0.108 | + 439% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 956 kr (Dinar 27) | Dinar 14 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (Dinar 2.152) | Dinar 2.445 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (Dinar 2.844) | Dinar 8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (Dinar 7) | Dinar 23 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (Dinar 0.996) | Dinar 1.701 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Dinar 1.004) | Dinar 1.478 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Dinar 0.968) | Dinar 1.510 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (Dinar 0.749) | Dinar 0.867 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (Dinar 0.467) | Dinar 1.254 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 341 kr (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.672 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 567 kr (Dinar 16) | Dinar 11 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 286 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (Dinar 30) | Dinar 21 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,282 kr (Dinar 36) | Dinar 21 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 kr (Dinar 4.051) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Dinar 1.207) | Dinar 1.690 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (Dinar 2.049) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (Dinar 160) | Dinar 139 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (Dinar 0.051) | Dinar 0.041 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 516 kr (Dinar 14) | Dinar 27 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (Dinar 1.841) | Dinar 0.992 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 651 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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