- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 107% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (R 157) | R 80 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (R 107) | R 50 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (R 75) | R 32 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (R 15) | R 13 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (R 47) | R 25 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (R 42) | R 17 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr (R 63) | R 41 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (R 36) | R 18 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (R 14) | R 10 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (R 25) | R 15 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr (R 128) | R 50 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (R 30) | R 16 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (R 31) | R 12 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr (R 28,040) | R 9,042 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr (R 19,505) | R 8,800 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,002 kr (R 1,426) | R 970 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr (R 17,270) | R 3,940 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr (R 11,580) | R 4,208 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 744 kr (R 1,059) | R 485 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 kr (R 348) | R 830 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,352 kr (R 6,194) | R 5,347 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,212 kr (R 1,725) | R 2,043 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (R 107) | R 68 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 267 kr (R 380) | R 36 | + 964% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (R 1,294) | R 683 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr (R 517) | R 457 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr (R 1,265) | R 922 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr (R 1,887) | R 979 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr (R 284,658) | R 250,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (R 20) | R 13 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (R 1,192) | R 385 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 kr (R 292) | R 152 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (R 73) | R 55 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (R 135) | R 275 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (R 342) | R 395 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (R 56) | R 56 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 kr (R 71) | R 25 | + 186% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 kr (R 56) | R 50 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (R 34) | R 22 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (R 28) | R 13 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (R 441) | R 141 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 382 kr (R 544) | R 257 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (R 370) | R 140 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,011 kr (R 1,438) | R 712 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (R 996) | R 330 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (R 197) | R 53 | + 274% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (R 52) | R 18 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (R 85) | R 20 | + 327% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,616 kr (R 6,569) | R 10,924 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr (R 1.25) | R 1.59 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr (R 549) | R 384 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (R 87) | R 38 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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