Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (R 225) | R 137 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (R 146) | R 63 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (R 88) | R 38 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (R 22) | R 15 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (R 64) | R 43 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (R 63) | R 22 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (R 84) | R 60 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (R 43) | R 24 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (R 21) | R 17 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (R 32) | R 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 kr (R 203) | R 84 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (R 35) | R 22 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (R 26) | R 15 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,293 kr (R 35,954) | R 21,503 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,885 kr (R 27,232) | R 12,953 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (R 1,890) | R 937 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,973 kr (R 20,923) | R 11,265 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,183 kr (R 14,810) | R 7,448 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (R 936) | R 880 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250 kr (R 403) | R 760 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (R 5,975) | R 4,645 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (R 1,616) | R 1,516 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (R 106) | R 79 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (R 323) | R 36 | + 788% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 36% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (R 1,529) | R 812 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 318 kr (R 513) | R 551 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,190 kr (R 1,919) | R 1,485 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,635 kr (R 2,638) | R 1,266 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 124% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,605 kr (R 365,469) | R 306,003 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (R 32) | R 21 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 953 kr (R 1,537) | R 514 | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 kr (R 416) | R 114 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (R 95) | R 64 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (R 149) | R 141 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kr (R 366) | R 400 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (R 58) | R 48 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (R 59) | R 31 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (R 56) | R 56 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (R 35) | R 26 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (R 31) | R 20 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (R 484) | R 185 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 482 kr (R 778) | R 405 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (R 435) | R 197 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (R 1,285) | R 774 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,015 kr (R 1,636) | R 587 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (R 239) | R 73 | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (R 69) | R 29 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 kr (R 111) | R 36 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (R 8,653) | R 7,502 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (R 1.59) | R 1.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 472 kr (R 761) | R 658 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (R 108) | R 45 | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
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