Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 kr (62 zł) | 34 zł | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (37 zł) | 23 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 kr (31 zł) | 13 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (7 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (12 zł) | 4.16 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (6 zł) | 3.07 zł | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (7 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 kr (57 zł) | 29 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (7 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,137 kr (9,981 zł) | 7,485 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,766 kr (7,233 zł) | 4,622 zł | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (506 zł) | 731 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,023 kr (5,618 zł) | 3,580 zł | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,922 kr (3,849 zł) | 2,820 zł | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (250 zł) | 326 zł | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (112 zł) | 47 zł | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (1,598 zł) | 1,709 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (432 zł) | 469 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (31 zł) | 38 zł | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (87 zł) | 31 zł | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,076 kr (464 zł) | 343 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 344 kr (148 zł) | 122 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,190 kr (513 zł) | 345 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,635 kr (706 zł) | 473 zł | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 125% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,605 kr (97,756 zł) | 83,863 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 927 kr (400 zł) | 111 zł | + 260% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 kr (111 zł) | 44 zł | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (101 zł) | 138 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (9 zł) | 4.61 zł | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (129 zł) | 62 zł | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 103% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (276 zł) | 94 zł | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (112 zł) | 54 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (344 zł) | 194 zł | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 kr (518 zł) | 121 zł | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (64 zł) | 31 zł | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 kr (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (2,314 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (0.43 zł) | 0.31 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 472 kr (203 zł) | 124 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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