Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Anshan (China)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (101元) | 20元 | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (69元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (54元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (10元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (23元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (42元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (12元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (14元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (79元) | 90元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (17元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (17,834元) | 2,200元 | + 711% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (12,107元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (788元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (11,129元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,217 kr (7,678元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (224元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (146元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (2,791元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (657元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (67元) | 25元 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 kr (201元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (550元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (296元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (699元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (1,059元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (233,194元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (12元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 994 kr (680元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 405 kr (277元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (56元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (73元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (185元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (36元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (28元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (24元) | 20元 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (21元) | 5.00元 | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (14元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (262元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (322元) | 30元 | + 974% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (220元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (519元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (694元) | 400元 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (101元) | 50元 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (30元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (46元) | 20元 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (3,796元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (1.87元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (367元) | 200元 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (48元) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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