Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 79% more expensive than in Suzhou (China)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (88元) | 51元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (62元) | 37元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (43元) | 17元 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (10元) | 18元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (25元) | 20元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (27元) | 9元 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (21元) | 15元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (76元) | 152元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (16元) | 11元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (18元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (15,473元) | 6,533元 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (11,244元) | 3,169元 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (780元) | 404元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (9,652元) | 5,523元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (7,196元) | 2,549元 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (386元) | 209元 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (181元) | 133元 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (2,466元) | 3,116元 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (667元) | 723元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (48元) | 36元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (133元) | 36元 | + 274% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (606元) | 445元 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (273元) | 249元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (676元) | 646元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (883元) | 746元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 226% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 226% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (199,655元) | 151,549元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (15元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (644元) | 98元 | + 554% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 kr (200元) | 30元 | + 562% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 32% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (39元) | 80元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (61元) | 47元 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (156元) | 508元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (24元) | 73元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (24元) | 49元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (14元) | 10元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (200元) | 67元 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (426元) | 176元 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (178元) | 108元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (530元) | 1,056元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (583元) | 481元 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (98元) | 71元 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (27元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (47元) | 36元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (3,570元) | 4,290元 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (0.95元) | 0.77元 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (309元) | 228元 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (43元) | 50元 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 312 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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