Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.19) | €5.83 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.29) | €1.18 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (€3.77) | €3.66 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (€3.70) | €2.66 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€4.99) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.57) | €2.33 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (€1.22) | €1.42 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.91) | €2.04 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 kr (€12) | €6 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€2.09) | €1.95 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (€1.57) | €1.15 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 47% 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 | 22,293 kr (€2,128) | €1,202 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,900 kr (€1,614) | €869 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (€112) | €123 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,973 kr (€1,239) | €665 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,183 kr (€877) | €563 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (€55) | €75 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250 kr (€24) | €28 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (€354) | €336 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (€96) | €95 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (€19) | €13 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (€91) | €93 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 318 kr (€30) | €35 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,190 kr (€114) | €95 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,635 kr (€156) | €90 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,605 kr (€21,635) | €23,157 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (€1.89) | €1.38 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 953 kr (€91) | €54 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 kr (€25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (€5.63) | €5.32 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (€9) | €4.35 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kr (€22) | €25 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.45) | €4.09 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.51) | €3.41 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.31) | €3.68 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€2.05) | €1.60 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.83) | €2.15 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (€29) | €23 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 482 kr (€46) | €43 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (€26) | €22 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (€76) | €79 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,015 kr (€97) | €54 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€14) | €8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€4.06) | €3.11 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 kr (€7) | €5.34 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (€512) | €443 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (€0.09) | €0.22 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 472 kr (€45) | €35 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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