Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Seattle, Washington, United States
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr ($5.79) | $5.90 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.18) | $2.95 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr ($3.86) | $3.84 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr ($3.25) | $4.94 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr ($4.84) | $2.95 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr ($2.74) | $3.59 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr ($1.11) | $1.75 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr ($1.89) | $1.47 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr ($10) | $17 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr ($2.27) | $2.26 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr ($2.35) | $1.96 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr ($2,150) | $1,081 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr ($1,496) | $2,160 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,055 kr ($115) | $199 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr ($1,324) | $2,072 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr ($888) | $1,509 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 724 kr ($79) | $104 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 252 kr ($27) | $54 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,452 kr ($486) | $381 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,308 kr ($143) | $139 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 kr ($33) | $32 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr ($99) | $46 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr ($40) | $43 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr ($97) | $92 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr ($145) | $132 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr ($21,830) | $23,481 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.56) | $0.84 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr ($91) | $39 | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 kr ($22) | $17 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 47% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr ($5.97) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr ($10) | $17 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr ($27) | $155 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr ($4.11) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr ($4.04) | $3.67 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr ($4.00) | $5.72 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr ($2.60) | $3.69 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr ($2.53) | $1.98 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr ($34) | $25 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 377 kr ($41) | $51 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr ($28) | $28 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 990 kr ($108) | $212 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr ($76) | $59 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr ($15) | $12 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr ($3.99) | $4.65 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr ($7) | $3.94 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr ($498) | $436 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr ($0.10) | $0.08 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr ($42) | $63 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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