Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (55 zł) | 42 zł | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (38 zł) | 31 zł | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 136% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (6 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (11 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (6 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (8 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (45 zł) | 34 zł | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (7 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 66% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (9,058 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (6,192 zł) | 5,174 zł | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (536 zł) | 757 zł | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (5,786 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (3,951 zł) | 3,079 zł | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (158 zł) | 393 zł | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (128 zł) | 57 zł | + 124% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (1,427 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (363 zł) | 579 zł | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (29 zł) | 38 zł | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (88 zł) | 35 zł | + 152% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (328 zł) | 310 zł | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (164 zł) | 156 zł | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (383 zł) | 348 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (576 zł) | 403 zł | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (134,885 zł) | 120,428 zł | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (370 zł) | 108 zł | + 241% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (109 zł) | 35 zł | + 206% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (39 zł) | 28 zł | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (95 zł) | 149 zł | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (136 zł) | 72 zł | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (213 zł) | 126 zł | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (121 zł) | 58 zł | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (416 zł) | 233 zł | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (354 zł) | 197 zł | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (55 zł) | 31 zł | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (2,200 zł) | 2,833 zł | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (0.71 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (172 zł) | 158 zł | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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