Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Seattle, Washington, United States
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr ($5.89) | $5.51 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.20) | $2.95 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr ($4.31) | $3.74 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr ($3.31) | $4.88 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr ($4.93) | $2.95 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr ($2.79) | $3.52 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr ($1.13) | $1.62 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr ($1.92) | $1.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr ($2.45) | $2.18 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr ($2.40) | $1.96 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr ($2,190) | $1,081 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr ($1,523) | $2,160 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,327 kr ($148) | $180 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr ($1,349) | $2,037 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr ($904) | $1,478 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 845 kr ($94) | $102 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 256 kr ($28) | $54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,416 kr ($491) | $358 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr ($148) | $120 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 86 kr ($10) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 336 kr ($37) | $32 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr ($101) | $45 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr ($40) | $44 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr ($99) | $88 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr ($147) | $120 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 75% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr ($22,228) | $23,703 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.59) | $0.84 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr ($93) | $39 | + 137% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr ($23) | $19 | + 24% | |
| 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) | 50 kr ($5.58) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr ($11) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 kr ($27) | $160 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr ($4.11) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 kr ($4.25) | $3.62 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr ($3.20) | $5.23 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr ($2.76) | $3.48 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.34) | $2.01 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 kr ($37) | $26 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr ($45) | $49 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr ($29) | $27 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 989 kr ($110) | $216 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr ($78) | $59 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 kr ($15) | $12 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr ($4.07) | $4.52 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr ($7) | $3.94 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr ($507) | $433 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr ($0.10) | $0.08 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr ($43) | $66 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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