Cost of living in Kalamata (Greece) is 50% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Kalamata (Greece) is 42% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (106 kr) | 158 kr | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.55 (51 kr) | 112 kr | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.72 (30 kr) | 75 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (40 kr) | 50 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.51 (17 kr) | 43 kr | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 (43 kr) | 68 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (14 kr) | 31 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (17 kr) | 19 kr | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (11 kr) | 20 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (114 kr) | 136 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (22 kr) | 26 kr | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (7 kr) | 20 kr | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kalamata (Greece) is 67% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €477 (5,317 kr) | 28,362 kr | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €368 (4,098 kr) | 19,027 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (1,483 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €370 (4,125 kr) | 17,031 kr | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €260 (2,896 kr) | 13,284 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (1,162 kr) | 329 kr | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (215 kr) | 220 kr | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (4,134 kr) | 4,248 kr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (835 kr) | 1,003 kr | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (71 kr) | 108 kr | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (93 kr) | 277 kr | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kalamata (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (907 kr) | 902 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (228 kr) | 434 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (855 kr) | 1,157 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (1,037 kr) | 1,659 kr | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kalamata (Greece) is 57% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,502 (217,213 kr) | 311,125 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (19 kr) | 18 kr | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (239 kr) | 1,040 kr | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 406 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kalamata (Greece) is 12% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.82 (31 kr) | 88 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (67 kr) | 117 kr | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (417 kr) | 299 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 51 kr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 44 kr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36 kr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.48 (28 kr) | 33 kr | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 22 kr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 387 kr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kalamata (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Kalamata | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (294 kr) | 449 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (172 kr) | 342 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (334 kr) | 1,020 kr | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (523 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 154 kr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 52 kr | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 73 kr | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,489 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.75 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 564 kr | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 72 kr | - | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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