Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 143% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 69% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Stockholm | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (8,140 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (5,568 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (4,373 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (838 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 48 kr (2,641 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (1,947 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 288% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (3,410 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (1,592 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (948 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (1,090 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 1113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (6,465 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 208% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (1,376 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (1,203 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 143% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 126% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Stockholm | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (1,435,583 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (974,571 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (63,414 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (895,886 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (631,766 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (18,042 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (11,743 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (224,668 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 455% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (52,861 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (5,362 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (14,633 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 588% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (44,306 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (23,865 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1285% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (56,247 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (85,233 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 236% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 236% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (18,771,583 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (1,011 Pound) | 781 Pound | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr (56,372 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 1334% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 399 kr (21,993 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 261% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 261% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Stockholm | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (4,506 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 130% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (5,858 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 1158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (14,885 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (2,910 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 679% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (2,286 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2247% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (1,904 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 kr (1,594 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1611% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (1,103 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1041% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (21,054 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 605% | |
Entertainment | + 163% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 163% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Stockholm | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (25,940 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (17,748 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (41,811 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (55,880 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (8,168 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 1272% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (2,407 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (3,719 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (305,609 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1009% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (150 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 1403% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (29,568 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (3,943 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 988% | |
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TOTAL | + 143% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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