Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Manchester, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (£10) | £10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (£7) | £5.95 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (£4.80) | £3.87 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (£1.20) | £0.75 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (£3.14) | £2.21 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (£2.82) | £1.59 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (£4.83) | £4.34 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (£2.40) | £1.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (£0.94) | £0.86 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (£1.28) | £2.02 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (£11) | £8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (£1.75) | £2.03 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (£0.97) | £0.71 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,681 kr (£1,675) | £1,066 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,804 kr (£1,175) | £1,559 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (£91) | £124 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,171 kr (£1,206) | £1,107 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,372 kr (£798) | £898 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (£60) | £91 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207 kr (£18) | £20 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (£306) | £317 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (£87) | £79 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (£5.69) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (£24) | £9 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (£77) | £73 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 352 kr (£30) | £26 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (£84) | £72 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (£108) | £63 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (£18,725) | £19,176 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.21) | £1.27 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 889 kr (£76) | £81 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (£17) | £13 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (£4.28) | £2.83 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (£8) | £9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (£20) | £101 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (£3.28) | £3.28 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (£2.73) | £1.57 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (£2.95) | £3.24 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.94) | £1.78 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (£1.74) | £1.30 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (£26) | £14 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 431 kr (£37) | £30 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (£22) | £16 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (£80) | £62 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798 kr (£68) | £54 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (£12) | £9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (£3.72) | £3.22 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (£5.36) | £4.00 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (£426) | £368 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (£40) | £41 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (£5.54) | £12 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 632 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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