Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (CH$13,221) | CH$14,383 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (CH$9,043) | CH$7,867 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (CH$7,102) | CH$2,631 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (CH$1,361) | CH$1,111 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (CH$4,289) | CH$3,179 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (CH$3,162) | CH$1,094 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (CH$5,538) | CH$4,805 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (CH$2,586) | CH$1,431 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (CH$1,539) | CH$1,274 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (CH$1,770) | CH$1,113 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (CH$10,500) | CH$4,407 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (CH$2,231) | CH$1,970 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (CH$1,954) | CH$946 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 168% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (CH$2,331,520) | CH$660,547 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (CH$1,582,795) | CH$446,742 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (CH$102,990) | CH$56,197 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (CH$1,455,003) | CH$453,843 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (CH$1,026,047) | CH$302,312 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (CH$29,302) | CH$48,069 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (CH$19,071) | CH$19,871 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (CH$364,882) | CH$232,910 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (CH$85,851) | CH$73,161 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (CH$8,708) | CH$8,726 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (CH$23,766) | CH$10,658 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 65% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (CH$71,957) | CH$41,549 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (CH$38,758) | CH$25,976 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (CH$91,350) | CH$58,261 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (CH$138,426) | CH$59,674 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (CH$30,486,803) | CH$12,467,000 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (CH$1,613) | CH$1,216 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 kr (CH$89,472) | CH$44,098 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 402 kr (CH$35,997) | CH$10,710 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (CH$7,318) | CH$2,642 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (CH$9,514) | CH$8,698 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (CH$24,175) | CH$33,519 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (CH$4,725) | CH$4,092 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (CH$3,713) | CH$2,757 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (CH$3,092) | CH$2,646 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (CH$2,715) | CH$1,377 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (CH$1,791) | CH$1,825 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (CH$34,194) | CH$9,897 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 103% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Stockholm | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (CH$42,129) | CH$19,650 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (CH$28,824) | CH$9,228 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (CH$67,905) | CH$33,960 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (CH$90,754) | CH$30,513 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (CH$13,265) | CH$7,498 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (CH$3,909) | CH$3,461 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (CH$6,040) | CH$2,654 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (CH$496,338) | CH$431,856 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (CH$244) | CH$91 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (CH$48,021) | CH$35,675 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (CH$6,403) | CH$4,026 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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