Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (€6) | €4.71 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.39) | €1.24 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (€3.83) | €4.65 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.21) | €2.13 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 kr (€5.18) | €5.68 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.66) | €1.75 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.23) | €1.71 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.73) | €1.63 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (€2.19) | €2.61 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (€1.86) | €1.73 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,317 kr (€2,017) | €807 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,968 kr (€1,381) | €626 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035 kr (€90) | €105 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,796 kr (€1,280) | €618 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 kr (€897) | €420 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (€34) | €57 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 346 kr (€30) | €28 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (€353) | €380 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (€84) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (€8) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (€25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Trieste | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,048 kr (€91) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 429 kr (€37) | €34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,008 kr (€87) | €88 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,460 kr (€126) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 78% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,432 kr (€26,508) | €23,307 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.81) | €1.54 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 969 kr (€84) | €35 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 290 kr (€25) | €16 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (€7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (€20) | €82 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.02) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (€2.34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.46) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 341 kr (€30) | €20 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 567 kr (€49) | €38 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 307 kr (€27) | €16 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (€94) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 953 kr (€82) | €67 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 kr (€13) | €7 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (€3.71) | €1.68 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (€6) | €4.89 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (€499) | €487 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (€0.16) | €0.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 kr (€41) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (€5.99) | €4.95 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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