Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr ($14) | $18 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr ($9) | $10 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr ($1.52) | $1.11 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr ($4.67) | $5.55 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr ($3.97) | $4.52 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr ($5.40) | $7 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr ($2.74) | $4.00 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr ($1.49) | $2.29 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr ($1.95) | $4.07 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr ($2.31) | $3.30 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr ($1.75) | $2.72 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,119 kr ($2,279) | $2,229 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,358 kr ($1,546) | $1,806 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr ($133) | $179 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,300 kr ($1,446) | $1,475 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,436 kr ($986) | $1,169 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr ($39) | $119 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr ($32) | $51 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr ($353) | $300 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr ($90) | $165 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr ($22) | $29 | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr ($81) | $51 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr ($41) | $110 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr ($95) | $108 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr ($143) | $145 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr ($33,411) | $25,894 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr ($1.83) | $0.94 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr ($92) | $64 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr ($27) | $12 | + 128% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr ($24) | $106 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr ($3.39) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.42) | $4.27 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr ($3.29) | $7 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr ($2.63) | $3.42 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr ($1.71) | $1.97 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr ($34) | $20 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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Stockholm | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr ($53) | $48 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr ($30) | $27 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr ($103) | $196 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr ($88) | $81 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr ($14) | $12 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr ($4.11) | $5.56 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr ($545) | $571 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr ($0.18) | $0.33 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr ($43) | $54 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 578 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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