Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.74) | €4.51 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.35) | €1.28 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (€3.42) | €3.29 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (€3.61) | €2.44 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (€4.72) | €5.20 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.78) | €2.18 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (€1.33) | €1.11 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.83) | €2.45 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.10) | €2.63 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (€2.47) | €1.03 | + 141% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (€2,085) | €1,677 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (€1,515) | €1,225 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (€105) | €166 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (€1,300) | €1,448 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (€969) | €1,004 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (€52) | €229 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (€24) | €43 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (€332) | €424 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (€90) | €115 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (€7) | €5.60 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (€18) | €13 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (€82) | €63 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (€37) | €34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (€91) | €90 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (€119) | €97 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (€26,899) | €29,004 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (€1.97) | €1.84 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (€87) | €63 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 kr (€27) | €21 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (€5.29) | €5.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (€3.24) | €4.32 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.29) | €2.39 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.10) | €4.57 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€1.90) | €1.67 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.15) | €2.89 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (€27) | €15 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (€57) | €40 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (€24) | €22 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (€71) | €54 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (€79) | €66 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (€13) | €12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.65) | €3.33 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (€481) | €437 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (€42) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€5.75) | €15 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 429 prices entered by 86 different people.
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For example, you would need at least €5,135 (57,271 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,900 in Cork.
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