Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (56 zł) | 59 zł | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (38 zł) | 41 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (30 zł) | 31 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (5.77 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (13 zł) | 23 zł | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (44 zł) | 70 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,052 kr (9,880 zł) | 9,903 zł | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (6,707 zł) | 6,958 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (436 zł) | 1,906 zł | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (6,166 zł) | 5,461 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,217 kr (4,254 zł) | 4,172 zł | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (124 zł) | 1,351 zł | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (81 zł) | 82 zł | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (1,546 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (364 zł) | 831 zł | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (37 zł) | 74 zł | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 kr (112 zł) | 92 zł | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (305 zł) | 405 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (164 zł) | 184 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (387 zł) | 416 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (587 zł) | 606 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (129,187 zł) | 144,634 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 994 kr (377 zł) | 187 zł | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 404 kr (153 zł) | 35 zł | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 43% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (40 zł) | 90 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (102 zł) | 350 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (16 zł) | 28 zł | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (145 zł) | 143 zł | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (179 zł) | 224 zł | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (122 zł) | 74 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (288 zł) | 596 zł | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (385 zł) | 261 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (56 zł) | 54 zł | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (2,103 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (1.03 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (203 zł) | 216 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (27 zł) | 24 zł | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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