Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.67) | €3.76 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.33) | €1.15 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (€3.38) | €3.59 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (€3.63) | €2.96 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (€4.67) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.75) | €2.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (€1.32) | €1.57 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.81) | €1.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.07) | €2.73 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (€2.44) | €0.90 | + 171% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (€2,061) | €1,864 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (€1,497) | €1,450 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (€104) | €173 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (€1,285) | €1,268 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (€958) | €984 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (€51) | €111 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (€24) | €33 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (€328) | €479 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (€89) | €164 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (€18) | €15 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (€36) | €44 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (€90) | €105 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (€118) | €139 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (€26,591) | €28,154 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (€1.95) | €1.86 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 299 kr (€26) | €24 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (€5.23) | €3.49 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (€21) | €41 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.20) | €3.53 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.26) | €3.08 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.07) | €4.09 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€1.88) | €1.39 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.13) | €2.04 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (€27) | €23 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (€57) | €57 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (€24) | €23 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (€71) | €83 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (€78) | €71 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€13) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.60) | €3.18 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €5.80 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (€476) | €453 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (€41) | €32 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€5.69) | €7 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 262 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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