Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Taranto, Italy
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (€12) | €12 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (€5.53) | €3.44 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.38) | €1.24 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.62) | €3.14 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (€3.25) | €1.90 | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (€5.57) | €6 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (€2.77) | €1.80 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.08) | €1.67 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.47) | €1.03 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (€12) | €4.89 | + 150% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.02) | €1.82 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (€1.12) | €0.84 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,681 kr (€1,932) | €604 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,804 kr (€1,355) | €470 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (€105) | €96 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,171 kr (€1,391) | €510 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,372 kr (€920) | €400 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (€69) | €87 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207 kr (€20) | €24 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (€352) | €412 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (€100) | €177 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (€7) | €5.25 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (€28) | €8 | + 249% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (€89) | €88 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 352 kr (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (€97) | €79 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (€124) | €90 | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 65% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (€21,599) | €22,563 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.40) | €1.57 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 889 kr (€87) | €32 | + 173% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (€20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.94) | €9 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (€3.78) | €3.17 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (€3.15) | €2.63 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.40) | €2.70 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.24) | €2.00 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€2.00) | €1.74 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (€30) | €12 | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 431 kr (€42) | €23 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (€26) | €15 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (€93) | €47 | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798 kr (€78) | €52 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (€14) | €5.86 | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€4.29) | €1.26 | + 241% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (€6) | €4.00 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (€492) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (€0.10) | €0.35 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (€46) | €48 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €5.13 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,666 (27,155 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Taranto.
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