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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Stockholm is 38% cheaper than Berlin
| Lifestyle | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2,100/mo | $1,300/mo | -38% |
| Moderate | $3,000/mo | $1,850/mo | -38% |
| Comfortable | $4,500/mo | $2,800/mo | -38% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,600/mo | $1,300/mo | -19% |
| Groceries & Food | $600/mo | $370/mo | -38% |
| Dining Out | $280/mo | $200/mo | -29% |
| Transport | $85/mo | $67/mo | -21% |
| Utilities & Internet | $300/mo | $185/mo | -38% |
| Healthcare | $240/mo | $148/mo | -38% |
| Leisure & Personal | $210/mo | $130/mo | -38% |
Sources: SCB (Statistics Sweden), Eurostat / Destatis (Germany), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $3 | $2 | -43% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $2 | $1 | -31% |
| Eggs (12) | $4 | $3 | -30% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $11 | $9 | -25% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -17% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | -11% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | -9% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $10 | $9 | -5% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (business district) | $15 | $11 | -28% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10 | $9 | -10% |
| Cappuccino | $5 | $4 | -30% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $8 | $4 | -46% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $3 | $1 | -59% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $2 | -8% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,350 | $1,000 | -26% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,000 | $700 | -30% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,200 | $1,800 | -18% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,600 | $1,200 | -25% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $95 | $98 | +3% |
| Taxi start (normal tariff) | $5 | $4 | -9% |
| Taxi per km | $2 | $2 | +29% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +3% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $90 | $250 | +178% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $30 | $33 | +10% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $24 | $13 | -46% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $102 | $82 | -20% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $43 | $35 | -19% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $113 | $90 | -20% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $53 | $35 | -34% |
| Cinema ticket | $15 | $12 | -20% |
| Item | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇩🇪 Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $38 | $18 | -53% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $6 | $3 | -53% |
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