Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Tarragona, Spain
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (€12) | €13 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (€5.53) | €3.45 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.38) | €0.81 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.62) | €2.45 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (€3.25) | €1.86 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (€5.57) | €6 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (€2.77) | €1.79 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.08) | €1.09 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.47) | €0.77 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (€12) | €6 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.02) | €1.63 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (€1.12) | €0.94 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,681 kr (€1,932) | €872 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,804 kr (€1,355) | €569 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (€105) | €150 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,171 kr (€1,391) | €576 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,372 kr (€920) | €395 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (€69) | €100 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207 kr (€20) | €34 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (€352) | €417 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (€100) | €143 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (€28) | €12 | + 141% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (€89) | €71 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 352 kr (€35) | €28 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (€97) | €81 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (€124) | €96 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (€21,599) | €23,376 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.40) | €1.25 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 889 kr (€87) | €36 | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (€20) | €13 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.94) | €4.43 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €4.87 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (€23) | €60 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (€3.78) | €4.29 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (€3.15) | €2.27 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.40) | €2.86 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.24) | €1.29 | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€2.00) | €1.76 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (€30) | €13 | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 431 kr (€42) | €29 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (€26) | €15 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (€93) | €50 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798 kr (€78) | €47 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€4.29) | €1.97 | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (€6) | €5.01 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (€492) | €421 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (€0.10) | €0.18 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €4.92 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,941 (40,148 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,700 in Tarragona.
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