Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Seattle, Washington, United States
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 114 kr ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr ($5.98) | $5.58 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.29) | $0.94 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr ($3.94) | $3.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr ($3.48) | $4.48 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr ($5.43) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr ($2.89) | $3.62 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr ($1.21) | $1.65 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr ($1.89) | $3.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94 kr ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr ($2.39) | $2.20 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr ($2.29) | $2.23 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,077 kr ($2,240) | $2,478 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,290 kr ($1,594) | $2,143 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,353 kr ($151) | $157 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,975 kr ($1,447) | $2,042 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,997 kr ($1,004) | $1,494 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 804 kr ($90) | $108 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246 kr ($27) | $52 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,366 kr ($487) | $332 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr ($148) | $119 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr ($9) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 355 kr ($40) | $32 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr ($105) | $47 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 364 kr ($41) | $46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr ($104) | $93 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,358 kr ($152) | $125 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,532 kr ($22,704) | $26,043 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr ($1.63) | $0.89 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 857 kr ($96) | $94 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr ($23) | $19 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr ($5.60) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr ($11) | $16 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 230 kr ($26) | $161 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr ($4.13) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 kr ($4.20) | $3.68 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr ($3.21) | $5.23 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr ($2.77) | $3.49 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.35) | $2.01 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr ($39) | $24 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 414 kr ($46) | $52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr ($29) | $28 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 963 kr ($107) | $223 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr ($82) | $88 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 135 kr ($15) | $12 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr ($4.13) | $4.50 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr ($509) | $433 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr ($0.10) | $0.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 420 kr ($47) | $66 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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