Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (₩15,675) | ₩9,317 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 90 kr (₩10,659) | ₩6,285 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (₩7,570) | ₩4,508 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (₩1,776) | ₩2,493 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (₩4,515) | ₩4,277 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (₩4,768) | ₩3,000 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (₩6,228) | ₩7,161 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (₩3,671) | ₩6,693 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (₩1,761) | ₩4,487 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (₩2,419) | ₩1,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₩13,439) | ₩20,000 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₩2,769) | ₩2,398 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (₩3,261) | ₩3,008 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 154% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (₩2,750,402) | ₩598,305 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (₩1,998,647) | ₩397,436 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (₩138,637) | ₩90,769 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (₩1,715,683) | ₩610,204 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (₩1,279,141) | ₩400,000 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (₩68,668) | ₩50,000 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (₩32,181) | ₩25,000 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (₩438,271) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (₩118,552) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (₩8,605) | ₩10,513 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (₩23,724) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (₩107,794) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (₩48,563) | ₩27,832 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (₩120,224) | ₩92,308 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (₩157,044) | ₩80,000 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 55% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (₩35,490,278) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (₩2,600) | ₩1,446 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (₩114,752) | ₩366,667 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 301 kr (₩35,656) | ₩10,790 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (₩6,975) | ₩10,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (₩10,899) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (₩27,692) | ₩50,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (₩4,277) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (₩4,347) | ₩11,250 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (₩4,095) | ₩5,000 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (₩2,509) | ₩5,300 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (₩2,842) | ₩2,000 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (₩35,470) | ₩12,025 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (₩75,699) | ₩26,164 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 296 kr (₩35,051) | ₩17,828 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (₩94,272) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 849 kr (₩100,474) | ₩40,000 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (₩17,505) | ₩7,000 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₩4,810) | ₩4,435 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (₩8,346) | ₩3,380 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (₩634,684) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (₩169) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (₩54,961) | ₩42,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (₩7,588) | ₩3,144 | + 141% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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