Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (kr 150) | kr 228 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (kr 103) | kr 143 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (kr 81) | kr 78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (kr 49) | kr 55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (kr 36) | kr 50 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (kr 63) | kr 93 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (kr 29) | kr 31 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (kr 17) | kr 21 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (kr 20) | kr 34 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (kr 119) | kr 189 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (kr 25) | kr 34 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (kr 22) | kr 34 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (kr 26,492) | kr 25,417 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (kr 17,984) | kr 18,560 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (kr 1,170) | kr 2,615 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (kr 16,532) | kr 16,862 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (kr 11,658) | kr 13,372 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (kr 333) | kr 1,954 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (kr 217) | kr 459 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (kr 4,146) | kr 5,728 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (kr 975) | kr 1,748 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (kr 99) | kr 79 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (kr 270) | kr 331 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (kr 818) | kr 1,034 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (kr 440) | kr 476 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (kr 1,038) | kr 1,127 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (kr 1,573) | kr 1,428 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (kr 346,405) | kr 430,359 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (kr 18) | kr 23 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr (kr 1,040) | kr 856 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 399 kr (kr 406) | kr 423 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (kr 83) | kr 53 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (kr 108) | kr 104 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (kr 275) | kr 691 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (kr 54) | kr 46 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (kr 42) | kr 39 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (kr 35) | kr 47 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (kr 31) | kr 26 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (kr 20) | kr 28 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (kr 389) | kr 456 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (kr 479) | kr 719 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (kr 328) | kr 322 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (kr 772) | kr 940 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (kr 1,031) | kr 1,034 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (kr 151) | kr 155 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (kr 44) | kr 58 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (kr 69) | kr 103 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (kr 5,640) | kr 6,241 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (kr 2.77) | kr 1.19 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (kr 546) | kr 581 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (kr 73) | kr 138 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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