Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mackay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (AU$11) | AU$5.57 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (AU$2.36) | AU$1.17 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (AU$7) | AU$4.82 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (AU$4.26) | AU$4.32 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (AU$2.32) | AU$2.58 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (AU$3.04) | AU$3.58 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (AU$3.59) | AU$3.21 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (AU$2.73) | AU$2.10 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mackay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (AU$3,492) | AU$1,697 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (AU$2,387) | AU$1,533 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (AU$207) | AU$133 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (AU$2,231) | AU$1,137 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (AU$1,523) | AU$875 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (AU$61) | AU$139 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (AU$49) | AU$45 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (AU$550) | AU$475 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (AU$140) | AU$206 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (AU$34) | AU$26 | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (AU$126) | AU$92 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (AU$63) | AU$83 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (AU$148) | AU$144 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (AU$222) | AU$134 | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (AU$52,007) | AU$20,000 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (AU$2.84) | AU$1.40 | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (AU$143) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (AU$42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mackay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (AU$15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (AU$37) | AU$74 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (AU$5.28) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (AU$5.32) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (AU$5.13) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (AU$4.10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (AU$2.66) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (AU$52) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Mackay (Australia) | ||||
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Stockholm | Mackay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (AU$82) | AU$64 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (AU$47) | AU$36 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (AU$160) | AU$157 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (AU$136) | AU$118 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (AU$6) | AU$5.43 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (AU$848) | AU$577 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (AU$0.27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (AU$66) | AU$64 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (AU$10) | AU$37 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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