Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 116 kr ($14) | $16 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 83 kr ($10) | $9 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 58 kr ($7) | $4.47 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 14 kr ($1.62) | $1.07 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 36 kr ($4.29) | $3.00 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 33 kr ($3.95) | $3.28 | 20% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 55 kr ($7) | $4.96 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 28 kr ($3.31) | $3.11 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr ($1.31) | $1.07 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 15 kr ($1.83) | $1.89 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 117 kr ($14) | $15 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr ($2.43) | $1.97 | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12 kr ($1.42) | $2.04 | 30% |
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 18,676 kr ($2,226) | $2,140 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,481 kr ($1,726) | $1,593 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,074 kr ($128) | $209 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,791 kr ($1,643) | $1,510 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 9,246 kr ($1,102) | $1,174 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 705 kr ($84) | $148 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 219 kr ($26) | $57 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,590 kr ($428) | $419 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 990 kr ($118) | $100 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 66 kr ($8) | $15 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 284 kr ($34) | $15 | 123% |
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 943 kr ($112) | $44 | 153% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 362 kr ($43) | $36 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,018 kr ($121) | $78 | 56% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,268 kr ($151) | $101 | 49% |
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 217,691 kr ($25,942) | $22,165 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr ($1.71) | $0.64 | 167% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 891 kr ($106) | $85 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 204 kr ($24) | $33 | 26% |
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 53 kr ($6) | $10 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 93 kr ($11) | $21 | 46% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 240 kr ($29) | $124 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 39 kr ($4.59) | $10 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 33 kr ($3.92) | $3.45 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 35 kr ($4.13) | $5.59 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 21 kr ($2.56) | $5.14 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 21 kr ($2.45) | $1.80 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 306 kr ($36) | $24 | 49% |
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 430 kr ($51) | $55 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 257 kr ($31) | $26 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 946 kr ($113) | $155 | 27% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 886 kr ($106) | $65 | 63% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 139 kr ($17) | $10 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr ($5.21) | $4.12 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr ($8) | $5.16 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 5,007 kr ($597) | $430 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.99 kr ($0.12) | $0.10 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 467 kr ($56) | $36 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 65 kr ($8) | $9 | 15% |
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For example, you would need at least $7,432 (62,368 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $6,900 in Newark, New Jersey.