Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (€8) | €5.45 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (€5.71) | €3.75 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.37) | €1.23 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.63) | €3.25 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (€3.25) | €1.35 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€5.42) | €4.12 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (€2.73) | €1.36 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.08) | €0.68 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.50) | €1.14 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (€12) | €8 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€2.00) | €2.02 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (€1.17) | €0.90 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 172% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,891 kr (€1,952) | €426 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,481 kr (€1,421) | €302 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (€105) | €122 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,791 kr (€1,353) | €316 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,246 kr (€907) | €245 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (€69) | €94 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 kr (€21) | €21 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (€352) | €351 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 990 kr (€97) | €71 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (€28) | €5.67 | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (€93) | €83 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 362 kr (€36) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,018 kr (€100) | €70 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (€124) | €71 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (€21,590) | €23,202 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.41) | €1.57 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 890 kr (€87) | €39 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (€20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€5.23) | €3.23 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €5.59 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (€3.78) | €3.88 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (€3.22) | €3.80 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.40) | €3.50 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€2.11) | €1.53 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.01) | €1.83 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (€30) | €11 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (€42) | €22 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (€25) | €15 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (€93) | €38 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 886 kr (€87) | €46 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (€14) | €7 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€4.29) | €3.40 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (€6) | €3.22 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (€491) | €792 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (€46) | €38 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €4.08 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 518 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,082 (21,213 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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