Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr (€14) | €16 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 111 kr (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 kr (€7) | €5.81 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.40) | €1.15 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr (€4.55) | €4.20 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (€3.21) | €2.73 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 kr (€5.33) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.75) | €2.12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr (€1.67) | €1.53 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.78) | €2.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 kr (€11) | €6 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (€2.33) | €2.29 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€2.01) | €1.36 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,234 kr (€2,470) | €1,236 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr (€1,726) | €881 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,194 kr (€108) | €123 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr (€1,545) | €693 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr (€1,205) | €572 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr (€30) | €82 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 265 kr (€24) | €25 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr (€385) | €336 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr (€91) | €95 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr (€10) | €10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr (€25) | €13 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (€82) | €93 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr (€39) | €35 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr (€105) | €95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr (€150) | €90 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr (€28,216) | €23,157 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (€1.66) | €1.72 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr (€93) | €53 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 408 kr (€37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 35% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr (€8) | €5.32 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr (€11) | €5.14 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr (€27) | €25 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (€4.61) | €4.09 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (€4.02) | €3.41 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.23) | €3.68 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (€2.97) | €1.60 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (€1.95) | €2.15 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr (€35) | €23 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (€41) | €43 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr (€31) | €22 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr (€92) | €79 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr (€102) | €58 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr (€14) | €8 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr (€4.71) | €3.11 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (€7) | €5.77 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr (€498) | €443 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr (€0.25) | €0.22 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr (€51) | €37 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 319 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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