Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 83% 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 | 133 kr (R 231) | R 157 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (R 160) | R 74 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (R 112) | R 44 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (R 27) | R 19 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (R 69) | R 49 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (R 71) | R 25 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (R 94) | R 92 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (R 54) | R 27 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (R 26) | R 22 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (R 35) | R 24 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (R 201) | R 91 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (R 41) | R 26 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (R 48) | R 18 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 73% 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 | 23,058 kr (R 40,140) | R 22,528 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,567 kr (R 28,840) | R 15,383 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (R 2,040) | R 1,263 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (R 25,247) | R 12,531 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,876 kr (R 18,933) | R 8,282 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (R 1,010) | R 907 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (R 474) | R 715 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (R 6,449) | R 5,197 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (R 1,745) | R 1,649 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (R 127) | R 119 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249 kr (R 434) | R 63 | + 589% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (R 1,586) | R 870 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (R 715) | R 639 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (R 1,769) | R 1,633 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (R 2,311) | R 1,356 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 277,615 kr (R 483,289) | R 399,668 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (R 38) | R 24 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (R 1,684) | R 595 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 294 kr (R 512) | R 122 | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (R 103) | R 122 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (R 160) | R 261 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 231 kr (R 402) | R 713 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (R 63) | R 51 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (R 64) | R 32 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (R 60) | R 66 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (R 37) | R 47 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (R 42) | R 32 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347 kr (R 604) | R 233 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 88% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (R 1,114) | R 392 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 kr (R 512) | R 206 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (R 1,387) | R 941 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (R 1,525) | R 644 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (R 230) | R 106 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (R 71) | R 34 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (R 123) | R 39 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,471 kr (R 9,524) | R 9,964 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (R 2.49) | R 1.58 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 452 kr (R 787) | R 655 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (R 112) | R 53 | + 113% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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