Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (394 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (273 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (191 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (46 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (122 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (109 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (181 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (91 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (36 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (50 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (385 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (67 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (39 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 107% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,891 kr (65,291 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,481 kr (47,534 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (3,524 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,791 kr (45,267 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,246 kr (30,349 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (2,314 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 kr (717 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (11,784 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 990 kr (3,251 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (216 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (932 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (3,095 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 362 kr (1,189 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,018 kr (3,340 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (4,161 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (722,173 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (47 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 884 kr (2,900 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (669 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (175 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (305 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (786 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (126 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (108 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (114 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (71 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (67 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (1,005 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (1,413 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (845 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (3,104 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 886 kr (2,907 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (456 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (143 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (216 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (16,434 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (3.24 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (1,533 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (214 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 142,585 NT$ (43,439 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 106,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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