Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 117% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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Stockholm | Baghdad | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (17,921 Dinar) | 8,347 Dinar | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (12,442 Dinar) | 7,953 Dinar | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (9,557 Dinar) | 4,585 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (1,985 Dinar) | 1,495 Dinar | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (6,116 Dinar) | 2,850 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (5,200 Dinar) | 877 Dinar | + 493% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (7,074 Dinar) | 2,997 Dinar | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (3,586 Dinar) | 1,127 Dinar | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (1,953 Dinar) | 846 Dinar | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (2,554 Dinar) | 2,630 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (14,548 Dinar) | 22,058 Dinar | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (3,025 Dinar) | 1,266 Dinar | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (2,294 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 122% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 137% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,119 kr (2,985,827 Dinar) | 908,715 Dinar | + 229% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,358 kr (2,025,024 Dinar) | 764,503 Dinar | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (173,851 Dinar) | 112,474 Dinar | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,300 kr (1,894,000 Dinar) | 700,822 Dinar | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,436 kr (1,291,903 Dinar) | 394,772 Dinar | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (51,289 Dinar) | 105,933 Dinar | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (41,557 Dinar) | 43,084 Dinar | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (463,038 Dinar) | 370,301 Dinar | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (117,809 Dinar) | 120,024 Dinar | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (9,415 Dinar) | 9,030 Dinar | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (28,616 Dinar) | 5,068 Dinar | + 465% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (106,381 Dinar) | 38,311 Dinar | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (53,315 Dinar) | 61,288 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (124,250 Dinar) | 82,813 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (186,787 Dinar) | 77,458 Dinar | + 141% | |
Transportation | + 183% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 183% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (43,764,924 Dinar) | 17,123,200 Dinar | + 156% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (2,392 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 317% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (120,021 Dinar) | 38,960 Dinar | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (35,242 Dinar) | 24,180 Dinar | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 57% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (9,599 Dinar) | 3,665 Dinar | + 162% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (12,685 Dinar) | 4,893 Dinar | + 159% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (30,853 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (4,444 Dinar) | 5,033 Dinar | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (4,478 Dinar) | 3,163 Dinar | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (4,316 Dinar) | 4,597 Dinar | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (3,451 Dinar) | 3,188 Dinar | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (2,237 Dinar) | 3,520 Dinar | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (44,030 Dinar) | 10,843 Dinar | + 306% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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Stockholm | Baghdad | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (69,005 Dinar) | 21,941 Dinar | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (39,200 Dinar) | 20,817 Dinar | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (134,938 Dinar) | 38,275 Dinar | + 253% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (114,832 Dinar) | 61,162 Dinar | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (17,818 Dinar) | 10,789 Dinar | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (5,388 Dinar) | 5,540 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (9,147 Dinar) | 5,422 Dinar | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (713,954 Dinar) | 510,103 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (230 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (55,671 Dinar) | 73,444 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (8,674 Dinar) | 2,576 Dinar | + 237% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 479 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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