Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Warsaw, Poland
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 83% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (53 zł) | 32 zł | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (25 zł) | 10 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (6 zł) | 3.17 zł | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (13 zł) | 3.58 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.89 zł) | 3.24 zł | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (7 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (55 zł) | 30 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (5.05 zł) | 3.26 zł | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 67% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,681 kr (8,729 zł) | 5,066 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,804 kr (6,122 zł) | 3,848 zł | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (476 zł) | 546 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,171 kr (6,285 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,372 kr (4,156 zł) | 2,345 zł | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (313 zł) | 515 zł | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207 kr (92 zł) | 51 zł | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (1,592 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (453 zł) | 387 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (30 zł) | 36 zł | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (126 zł) | 22 zł | + 463% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (400 zł) | 275 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 352 kr (156 zł) | 181 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (438 zł) | 313 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (562 zł) | 361 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 129% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (97,580 zł) | 85,215 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 889 kr (394 zł) | 108 zł | + 265% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (90 zł) | 32 zł | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 35% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (41 zł) | 28 zł | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (104 zł) | 140 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (136 zł) | 56 zł | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 431 kr (191 zł) | 80 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (117 zł) | 60 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (419 zł) | 199 zł | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798 kr (354 zł) | 147 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (62 zł) | 22 zł | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (2,221 zł) | 2,070 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (0.44 zł) | 0.42 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (207 zł) | 106 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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