Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Stockholm

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 53,394 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 30,014 kr
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 82% of cities in Western Europe (11 out of 55)
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 78% of cities in the World (36 out of 157)
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List of prices in Stockholm
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 148 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 101 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 79 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 15 kr
12 eggs, large 48 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 35 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 62 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 29 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 17 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 20 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 117 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 25 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 22 kr
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 26,052 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 17,686 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,151 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 16,258 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 11,465 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 327 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 213 kr
40” flat screen tv 4,077 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 959 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 97 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 266 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 804 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 433 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,021 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,547 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 340,649 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 18 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 1,000 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 402 kr
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 82 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 106 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 270 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 53 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 41 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 35 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 30 kr
Tube of toothpaste 20 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 382 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 471 kr
2 tickets to the movies 322 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 759 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,014 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 148 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 44 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 67 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,546 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.73 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 537 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 72 kr
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 347 prices entered by 58 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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Stockholm position in our World Ranking

the world
36th
out of 157
western europe
11th
out of 55

Cheapest and most expensive products in Stockholm compared to other cities:

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2nd
western europe
1st
western europe
2nd
western europe
2nd
western europe
2nd
western europe
3rd

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