Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (809 MT) | 753 MT | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (571 MT) | 358 MT | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (391 MT) | 232 MT | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (92 MT) | 82 MT | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (233 MT) | 121 MT | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (246 MT) | 76 MT | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (322 MT) | 397 MT | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (190 MT) | 110 MT | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (91 MT) | 43 MT | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (125 MT) | 60 MT | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (694 MT) | 659 MT | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (143 MT) | 83 MT | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (168 MT) | 24 MT | + 601% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (142,033 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (103,212 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (7,159 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (88,599 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (66,056 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (3,546 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (1,662 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (22,633 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (6,122 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (444 MT) | 346 MT | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (1,225 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (5,567 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (2,508 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (6,208 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (8,110 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 259% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (1,832,742 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (134 MT) | 74 MT | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (5,910 MT) | 885 MT | + 568% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 kr (1,832 MT) | 921 MT | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (360 MT) | 271 MT | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (563 MT) | 523 MT | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (1,430 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (221 MT) | 267 MT | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (224 MT) | 170 MT | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (211 MT) | 268 MT | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (130 MT) | 114 MT | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (147 MT) | 92 MT | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (1,832 MT) | 487 MT | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (3,909 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (1,633 MT) | 600 MT | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (4,868 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (5,350 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (904 MT) | 304 MT | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (248 MT) | 114 MT | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (432 MT) | 94 MT | + 360% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (32,776 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (9 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (2,838 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (392 MT) | 116 MT | + 238% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 247 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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