Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (399 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (276 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (193 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (46 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (123 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (110 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (184 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (92 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (37 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (51 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (390 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (68 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (39 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 185% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,891 kr (66,087 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,481 kr (48,113 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (3,567 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,791 kr (45,818 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,246 kr (30,718 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (2,343 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 kr (726 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (11,928 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 990 kr (3,291 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (219 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (944 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 36% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (3,132 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 362 kr (1,203 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,018 kr (3,381 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (4,212 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (730,972 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (48 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 890 kr (2,955 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (677 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (177 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (309 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (796 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (128 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (109 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (115 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (71 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (68 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (1,017 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (1,430 NT$) | 690 NT$ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (855 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (3,142 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 886 kr (2,942 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (461 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (145 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (219 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 292% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (16,634 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (3.28 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (1,552 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (216 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 606 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 99,093 NT$ (29,826 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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