Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 224% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 192% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 192% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (₨1,024) | ₨210 | + 388% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (₨723) | ₨323 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (₨494) | ₨132 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (₨116) | ₨56 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (₨295) | ₨87 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (₨317) | ₨38 | + 743% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (₨407) | ₨198 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (₨240) | ₨127 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (₨115) | ₨24 | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (₨158) | ₨131 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨878) | ₨942 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨181) | ₨88 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (₨213) | ₨34 | + 534% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 356% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (₨179,654) | ₨29,600 | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (₨130,550) | ₨20,939 | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (₨9,056) | ₨4,602 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (₨112,067) | ₨19,622 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (₨83,552) | ₨10,558 | + 691% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (₨4,485) | ₨4,385 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (₨2,102) | ₨624 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (₨28,627) | ₨26,019 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (₨7,744) | ₨10,339 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (₨562) | ₨388 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (₨1,550) | ₨293 | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 67% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (₨7,041) | ₨2,407 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (₨3,172) | ₨2,697 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (₨7,853) | ₨4,151 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (₨10,258) | ₨3,191 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 318% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 318% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (₨2,318,189) | ₨903,806 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (₨170) | ₨93 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (₨7,476) | ₨1,126 | + 564% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 299 kr (₨2,313) | ₨222 | + 944% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (₨456) | ₨105 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (₨712) | ₨191 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (₨1,809) | ₨932 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (₨279) | ₨268 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (₨284) | ₨199 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (₨268) | ₨316 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (₨164) | ₨121 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (₨186) | ₨96 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (₨2,317) | ₨278 | + 733% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 118% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (₨4,945) | ₨1,365 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (₨2,065) | ₨443 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (₨6,158) | ₨1,434 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (₨6,767) | ₨1,858 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (₨1,143) | ₨1,031 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₨314) | ₨284 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (₨547) | ₨217 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (₨41,457) | ₨42,234 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (₨11) | ₨2.58 | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (₨3,590) | ₨1,999 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (₨496) | ₨311 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 224% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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