Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Stockholm

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,197 (55,524 kr)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,953 (31,554 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 Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
SEK USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 158 kr ($15)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 111 kr ($10)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 80 kr ($7)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 15 kr ($1.44)
12 eggs, large 50 kr ($4.69)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 35 kr ($3.31)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 59 kr ($5.50)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 30 kr ($2.84)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 18 kr ($1.72)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 20 kr ($1.84)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 125 kr ($12)
2 liters of coca-cola 26 kr ($2.40)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 22 kr ($2.07)
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Housing Update prices
SEK USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 27,234 kr ($2,549)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 19,027 kr ($1,781)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,194 kr ($112)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 17,031 kr ($1,594)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 13,284 kr ($1,243)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 329 kr ($31)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 265 kr ($25)
40” flat screen tv 4,248 kr ($398)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,003 kr ($94)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 108 kr ($10)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 277 kr ($26)
Clothes Update prices
SEK USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 902 kr ($84)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 434 kr ($41)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,157 kr ($108)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,659 kr ($155)
Transportation Update prices
SEK USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 311,125 kr ($29,119)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 18 kr ($1.72)
Monthly ticket public transport 1,023 kr ($96)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 403 kr ($38)
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Personal Care Update prices
SEK USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 88 kr ($8)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 117 kr ($11)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 299 kr ($28)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 51 kr ($4.75)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 44 kr ($4.15)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 36 kr ($3.33)
4 rolls of toilet paper 33 kr ($3.06)
Tube of toothpaste 22 kr ($2.02)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 387 kr ($36)
Entertainment Update prices
SEK USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 449 kr ($42)
2 tickets to the movies 342 kr ($32)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,020 kr ($95)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,129 kr ($106)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 149 kr ($14)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 52 kr ($4.86)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 73 kr ($7)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,489 kr ($514)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.75 kr ($0.26)
1 month of gym membership in business district 564 kr ($53)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 73 kr ($7)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 331 prices entered by 50 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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