Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 55% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr (361 Kč) | 239 Kč | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112 kr (256 Kč) | 194 Kč | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (173 Kč) | 119 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (36 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr (113 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 kr (101 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kr (155 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (71 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (43 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (45 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (311 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (60 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (45 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,362 kr (64,972 Kč) | 42,633 Kč | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr (43,588 Kč) | 29,274 Kč | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,261 kr (2,889 Kč) | 5,549 Kč | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr (39,015 Kč) | 25,718 Kč | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr (30,433 Kč) | 18,786 Kč | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr (754 Kč) | 3,742 Kč | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 220 kr (504 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr (9,732 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr (2,298 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr (248 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr (634 Kč) | 368 Kč | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (2,067 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr (995 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr (2,650 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr (3,800 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 131% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr (712,741 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,040 kr (2,382 Kč) | 529 Kč | + 350% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 407 kr (932 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr (201 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr (268 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr (686 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (116 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (101 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (81 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (75 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (49 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr (886 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (1,029 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr (783 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr (2,336 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr (2,587 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr (352 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr (119 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (167 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr (12,576 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr (6 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr (1,293 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (164 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 514 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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