Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Stockholm | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (262 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (182 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (140 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (29 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (90 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (76 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (104 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (52 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (29 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (37 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (213 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (44 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (34 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Stockholm | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (43,023 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (29,409 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (2,545 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (27,482 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (18,768 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (751 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (608 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (6,778 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (1,725 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (138 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (419 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (1,557 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (780 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (1,819 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (2,734 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (640,673 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (35 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (1,757 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (516 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Stockholm | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (141 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (186 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (452 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (65 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (66 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (63 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (51 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (33 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (645 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Stockholm | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (1,010 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (574 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (1,975 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (1,681 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (261 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (79 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (134 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (10,452 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (3.36 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (815 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (127 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
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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