Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Valletta (Malta)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Valletta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (€13) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 kr (€6) | €5.50 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (€1.49) | €1.14 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 kr (€4.76) | €3.12 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.31) | €3.12 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€4.93) | €5.97 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.43) | €3.03 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (€1.31) | €2.57 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (€1.84) | €1.74 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.03) | €1.73 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.76) | €1.63 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Valletta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,607 kr (€2,093) | €1,599 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,260 kr (€1,442) | €1,348 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 682 kr (€60) | €99 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,974 kr (€1,328) | €1,156 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,247 kr (€909) | €762 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 kr (€32) | €68 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 334 kr (€30) | €44 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (€332) | €378 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (€84) | €107 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 232 kr (€21) | €9 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (€76) | €100 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (€89) | €111 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (€134) | €146 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,042 kr (€31,042) | €20,708 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (€1.81) | €1.39 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 969 kr (€86) | €28 | + 205% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 kr (€25) | €29 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (€21) | €24 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.18) | €6 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.21) | €3.32 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.09) | €4.10 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (€2.39) | €1.86 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.49) | €2.18 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (€32) | €13 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Valletta (Malta) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Valletta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 583 kr (€52) | €41 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 314 kr (€28) | €21 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (€97) | €61 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (€82) | €73 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€3.86) | €2.61 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 kr (€7) | €3.25 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (€511) | €654 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (€0.16) | €0.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (€40) | €65 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (€6) | €5.20 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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