Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Stockholm

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 51,087 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 27,933 kr
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 80% of cities in Western Europe (15 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 75% of cities in the World (49 out of 189)
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List of prices in Stockholm
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 145 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 101 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 77 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 16 kr
12 eggs, large 49 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 42 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 57 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 29 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 16 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 21 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 118 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 24 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 19 kr
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 23,741 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 16,228 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,404 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 15,165 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,356 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 414 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 336 kr
40” flat screen tv 3,740 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 952 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 76 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 231 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 859 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 431 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,004 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,509 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 353,530 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 19 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 970 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 285 kr
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 78 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 102 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 249 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 36 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 36 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 35 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 28 kr
Tube of toothpaste 18 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 356 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 557 kr
2 tickets to the movies 317 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,090 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 928 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 144 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 44 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 74 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,767 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.86 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 450 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 70 kr
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 422 prices entered by 54 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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Stockholm position in our World Ranking

the world
49th
out of 189
western europe
15th
out of 69

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