Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (291 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (201 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (157 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (34 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (93 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (78 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 kr (126 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (65 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (30 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (37 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (238 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (53 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (45 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,899 kr (48,113 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,964 kr (29,340 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035 kr (2,175 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,257 kr (32,056 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,327 kr (21,698 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (817 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (570 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (8,571 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (2,029 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (204 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (600 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,115 kr (2,343 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 359 kr (754 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 kr (2,521 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,581 kr (3,322 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,598 kr (562,254 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (44 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 956 kr (2,009 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 280 kr (589 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (163 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (215 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (496 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (75 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (76 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (73 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (57 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (35 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 341 kr (717 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 567 kr (1,190 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 286 kr (602 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (2,290 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,282 kr (2,693 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 kr (307 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (91 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (155 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (12,118 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (3.90 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 516 kr (1,084 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (139 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 912 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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