Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (271 kr) | 158 kr | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (131 kr) | 112 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (78 kr) | 75 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (88 kr) | 50 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (67 kr) | 44 kr | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (91 kr) | 68 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (69 kr) | 31 kr | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (51 kr) | 20 kr | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (224 kr) | 136 kr | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (42 kr) | 26 kr | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (51 kr) | 20 kr | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $7,289 (70,122 kr) | 28,362 kr | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (49,848 kr) | 19,027 kr | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (2,880 kr) | 873 kr | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (40,879 kr) | 17,031 kr | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (28,745 kr) | 13,284 kr | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (2,613 kr) | 329 kr | + 694% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (681 kr) | 220 kr | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (4,893 kr) | 4,248 kr | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (1,213 kr) | 1,003 kr | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (172 kr) | 108 kr | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (409 kr) | 277 kr | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (689 kr) | 902 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (497 kr) | 434 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,167 kr) | 1,157 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (1,917 kr) | 1,659 kr | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (346,026 kr) | 311,125 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $154 (1,479 kr) | 1,040 kr | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (268 kr) | 407 kr | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 219% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (240 kr) | 88 kr | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (518 kr) | 117 kr | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (2,546 kr) | 299 kr | + 750% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (131 kr) | 51 kr | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (91 kr) | 44 kr | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (144 kr) | 36 kr | + 303% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (82 kr) | 33 kr | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (21 kr) | 22 kr | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $48 (463 kr) | 387 kr | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (1,065 kr) | 449 kr | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (383 kr) | 342 kr | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (5,201 kr) | 1,020 kr | + 410% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (1,779 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (208 kr) | 154 kr | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (64 kr) | 52 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (101 kr) | 73 kr | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (9,847 kr) | 5,489 kr | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.62 (16 kr) | 2.75 kr | + 467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (1,606 kr) | 564 kr | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (177 kr) | 72 kr | + 147% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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