Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Stockholm

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 49,602 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 27,539 kr
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 71% of cities in Western Europe (23 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Stockholm is more expensive than in 69% of cities in the World (72 out of 229)
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List of prices in Stockholm
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 133 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 92 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 64 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 16 kr
12 eggs, large 40 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 41 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 54 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 31 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 15 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 20 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 115 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 23 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 28 kr
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 23,058 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 16,567 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,172 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 14,503 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,876 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 580 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 272 kr
40” flat screen tv 3,705 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,002 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 73 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 249 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 911 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 411 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,016 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,328 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 277,615 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 22 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 967 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 294 kr
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 59 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 92 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 231 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 36 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 37 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 35 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 21 kr
Tube of toothpaste 24 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 347 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 640 kr
2 tickets to the movies 294 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 797 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 876 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 132 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 41 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 71 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,471 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.43 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 452 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 64 kr
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 184 prices entered by 52 different people.
Latest price update: June 03, 2023

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Stockholm position in our World Ranking

the world
72nd
out of 229
western europe
23rd
out of 77

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