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Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 114 kr (R 176) | R 101 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (R 118) | R 56 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (R 83) | R 44 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (R 18) | R 14 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (R 55) | R 31 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (R 48) | R 17 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (R 75) | R 66 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (R 40) | R 22 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (R 17) | R 19 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (R 26) | R 22 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94 kr (R 145) | R 86 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (R 33) | R 18 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (R 32) | R 9 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,059 kr (R 31,030) | R 11,218 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,290 kr (R 22,105) | R 8,169 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,353 kr (R 2,093) | R 1,649 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,975 kr (R 20,072) | R 8,680 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,997 kr (R 13,918) | R 6,633 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 804 kr (R 1,244) | R 730 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246 kr (R 381) | R 521 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,366 kr (R 6,754) | R 5,378 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr (R 2,057) | R 1,595 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (R 130) | R 71 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 355 kr (R 549) | R 166 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (R 1,459) | R 846 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 364 kr (R 563) | R 528 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (R 1,445) | R 1,435 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,358 kr (R 2,101) | R 1,157 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,532 kr (R 314,853) | R 309,548 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (R 23) | R 16 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 857 kr (R 1,326) | R 1,592 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (R 320) | R 152 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (R 78) | R 58 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (R 146) | R 277 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 230 kr (R 355) | R 457 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (R 57) | R 57 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 kr (R 58) | R 28 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (R 45) | R 52 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (R 38) | R 24 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (R 33) | R 17 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr (R 542) | R 136 | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 414 kr (R 640) | R 288 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (R 398) | R 167 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 963 kr (R 1,490) | R 730 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (R 1,135) | R 487 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 135 kr (R 209) | R 51 | + 306% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (R 57) | R 26 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (R 94) | R 31 | + 200% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (R 7,059) | R 8,460 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (R 1.42) | R 2.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 420 kr (R 650) | R 590 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (R 96) | R 39 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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