Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Stockholm

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 56,098 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 32,107 kr
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Stockholm
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 158 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 112 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 75 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 16 kr
12 eggs, large 50 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 43 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 68 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 31 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 19 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 20 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 136 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 26 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 20 kr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 28,362 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 19,027 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,261 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 17,031 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 13,284 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 329 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 220 kr
40” flat screen tv 4,248 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,003 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 108 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 277 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 902 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 434 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,157 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,659 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 311,125 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 18 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 1,040 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 406 kr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 88 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 117 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 299 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 51 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 44 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 36 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 33 kr
Tube of toothpaste 22 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 387 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 449 kr
2 tickets to the movies 342 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,020 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,129 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 154 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 52 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 73 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,489 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.75 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 564 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 72 kr
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 267 prices entered by 36 different people.
Latest price update: June 22, 2025

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