Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (€6) | €5.71 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.35) | €1.35 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (€3.73) | €4.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.13) | €2.68 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 kr (€5.05) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.59) | €2.66 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.20) | €1.89 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.47) | €0.99 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (€2.13) | €1.57 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (€1.81) | €1.82 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,899 kr (€1,930) | €2,407 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,964 kr (€1,177) | €1,933 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035 kr (€87) | €216 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,257 kr (€1,286) | €1,465 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,327 kr (€870) | €1,057 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (€33) | €133 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (€23) | €34 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (€344) | €434 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (€81) | €173 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (€8) | €5.60 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (€24) | €18 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,115 kr (€94) | €90 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 359 kr (€30) | €36 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (€101) | €92 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,581 kr (€133) | €120 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,598 kr (€22,554) | €25,870 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.77) | €1.89 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 956 kr (€81) | €57 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 kr (€24) | €21 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (€20) | €63 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.03) | €3.57 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.05) | €2.12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€2.94) | €3.22 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (€2.28) | €1.15 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.42) | €1.24 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 341 kr (€29) | €21 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 567 kr (€48) | €45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 286 kr (€24) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (€92) | €147 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,282 kr (€108) | €66 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 kr (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (€3.67) | €4.56 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (€6) | €4.00 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (€486) | €494 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 516 kr (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (€5.59) | €7 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 575 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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