Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Stockholm | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 301 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 158 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 63 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 48 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 24 | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 109 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 33 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 240 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 75% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Stockholm | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,119 kr (Mex$ 38,219) | Mex$ 25,205 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,358 kr (Mex$ 25,920) | Mex$ 11,267 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (Mex$ 2,225) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,300 kr (Mex$ 24,243) | Mex$ 13,395 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,436 kr (Mex$ 16,536) | Mex$ 6,901 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 620 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 400 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (Mex$ 5,927) | Mex$ 7,238 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (Mex$ 1,508) | Mex$ 1,913 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 103 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 108 | + 240% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 752 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 541 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (Mex$ 1,590) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (Mex$ 2,391) | Mex$ 922 | + 159% | |
Transportation | + 120% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 120% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (Mex$ 560,191) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 577 | + 166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 190 | + 137% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Stockholm | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 71 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 151 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 484 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 92 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 48 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 68 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 42 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 50 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 251 | + 125% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Stockholm | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 338 | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 137 | + 267% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (Mex$ 1,727) | Mex$ 800 | + 116% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (Mex$ 1,470) | Mex$ 781 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 187 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 77 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 47 | + 147% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (Mex$ 9,139) | Mex$ 8,667 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (Mex$ 2.94) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 820 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 66 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 530 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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