Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 119% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 172% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 116 kr (E£ 215) | E£ 50 | 330% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 83 kr (E£ 154) | E£ 30 | 414% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 58 kr (E£ 108) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 14 kr (E£ 25) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 36 kr (E£ 67) | E£ 17 | 297% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 33 kr (E£ 61) | E£ 8 | 668% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 55 kr (E£ 102) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 28 kr (E£ 52) | E£ 25 | 106% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr (E£ 20) | E£ 6.00 | 241% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 15 kr (E£ 28) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 117 kr (E£ 217) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (E£ 38) | E£ 9 | 319% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12 kr (E£ 22) | E£ 5.00 | 341% |
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 18,676 kr (E£ 34,622) | E£ 4,000 | 766% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,481 kr (E£ 26,847) | E£ 3,000 | 795% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,074 kr (E£ 1,990) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,791 kr (E£ 25,566) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 9,246 kr (E£ 17,141) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 705 kr (E£ 1,307) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 219 kr (E£ 405) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,590 kr (E£ 6,656) | E£ 1,300 | 412% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 990 kr (E£ 1,836) | E£ 1,000 | 84% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 66 kr (E£ 122) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 284 kr (E£ 527) | - | - |
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 943 kr (E£ 1,748) | E£ 300 | 483% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 362 kr (E£ 672) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,018 kr (E£ 1,886) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,268 kr (E£ 2,350) | - | - |
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 179% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 217,691 kr (E£ 403,571) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 8 | 254% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 891 kr (E£ 1,651) | E£ 300 | 450% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 204 kr (E£ 378) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 53 kr (E£ 99) | E£ 10 | 888% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 93 kr (E£ 172) | E£ 50 | 244% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 240 kr (E£ 444) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 39 kr (E£ 71) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 33 kr (E£ 61) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 35 kr (E£ 64) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 21 kr (E£ 40) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 21 kr (E£ 38) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 306 kr (E£ 568) | E£ 40 | 1319% |
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 430 kr (E£ 798) | E£ 100 | 698% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 257 kr (E£ 477) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 946 kr (E£ 1,753) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 886 kr (E£ 1,642) | E£ 300 | 447% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 139 kr (E£ 257) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr (E£ 81) | E£ 20 | 305% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr (E£ 122) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 5,007 kr (E£ 9,282) | E£ 7,000 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.99 kr (E£ 1.83) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 467 kr (E£ 866) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 65 kr (E£ 121) | E£ 42 | 187% |
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For example, you would need at least E£ 26,324 (14,199 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 12,000 in Tanta.