Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.32) | €1.32 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (€4.16) | €4.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (€3.07) | €3.31 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (€5.37) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (€2.51) | €2.59 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (€1.49) | €1.62 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.72) | €1.07 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (€2.16) | €1.84 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€1.89) | €2.72 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (€2,261) | €2,520 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (€1,535) | €1,836 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (€100) | €282 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (€1,411) | €1,545 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (€995) | €1,124 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (€28) | €164 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (€18) | €38 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (€354) | €434 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (€83) | €114 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (€23) | €19 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (€70) | €96 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (€38) | €37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (€89) | €101 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (€134) | €142 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (€29,560) | €28,374 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (€1.56) | €1.82 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 kr (€87) | €54 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 402 kr (€35) | €21 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (€23) | €69 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (€4.58) | €4.00 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€3.60) | €2.31 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.00) | €3.20 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (€2.63) | €1.83 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.74) | €1.35 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (€33) | €26 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (€41) | €50 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (€28) | €24 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (€66) | €149 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (€88) | €63 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€3.79) | €4.92 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (€5.86) | €4.17 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (€481) | €509 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (€0.24) | €0.12 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (€47) | €63 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 557 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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