Cost of Living Comparison Between Bergen and Stockholm 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Stockholm are 20.8% lower than in Bergen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Stockholm are 11.5% lower than in Bergen | |
| Rent Prices in Stockholm are 19.0% higher than in Bergen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Stockholm are 25.2% lower than in Bergen | |
| Groceries Prices in Stockholm are 24.3% lower than in Bergen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Stockholm is 23.3% higher than in Bergen | |
Restaurants | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
236.80 NOK (236.15 SEK) |
150.41 NOK (150.00 SEK) |
-36.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,000.00 NOK (997.25 SEK) |
855.01 NOK (852.66 SEK) |
-14.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
150.92 NOK (150.50 SEK) |
107.29 NOK (107.00 SEK) |
-28.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
110.00 NOK (109.70 SEK) |
75.21 NOK (75.00 SEK) |
-31.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
95.00 NOK (94.74 SEK) |
71.20 NOK (71.00 SEK) |
-25.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
50.14 NOK (50.01 SEK) |
44.75 NOK (44.63 SEK) |
-10.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
32.00 NOK (31.91 SEK) |
24.73 NOK (24.66 SEK) |
-22.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
27.50 NOK (27.42 SEK) |
21.80 NOK (21.74 SEK) |
-20.7 % |
Markets | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
84.59 NOK (84.36 SEK) |
59.47 NOK (59.30 SEK) |
-29.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
28.29 NOK (28.21 SEK) |
27.08 NOK (27.00 SEK) |
-4.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
14.64 NOK (14.60 SEK) |
17.80 NOK (17.75 SEK) |
+21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
40.65 NOK (40.53 SEK) |
43.85 NOK (43.73 SEK) |
+7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
63.19 NOK (63.02 SEK) |
51.46 NOK (51.31 SEK) |
-18.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
71.86 NOK (71.66 SEK) |
56.83 NOK (56.68 SEK) |
-20.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
144.74 NOK (144.34 SEK) |
86.81 NOK (86.57 SEK) |
-40.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
15.67 NOK (15.62 SEK) |
15.13 NOK (15.09 SEK) |
-3.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
12.20 NOK (12.16 SEK) |
12.01 NOK (11.98 SEK) |
-1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
15.57 NOK (15.53 SEK) |
15.10 NOK (15.06 SEK) |
-3.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
22.95 NOK (22.89 SEK) |
21.48 NOK (21.42 SEK) |
-6.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
12.91 NOK (12.88 SEK) |
7.50 NOK (7.47 SEK) |
-42.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
11.49 NOK (11.46 SEK) |
8.81 NOK (8.79 SEK) |
-23.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
27.21 NOK (27.14 SEK) |
24.46 NOK (24.39 SEK) |
-10.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
22.83 NOK (22.77 SEK) |
14.99 NOK (14.95 SEK) |
-34.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
160.00 NOK (159.56 SEK) |
120.33 NOK (120.00 SEK) |
-24.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
33.79 NOK (33.70 SEK) |
19.94 NOK (19.88 SEK) |
-41.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
42.16 NOK (42.04 SEK) |
22.73 NOK (22.67 SEK) |
-46.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
150.00 NOK (149.59 SEK) |
71.20 NOK (71.00 SEK) |
-52.5 % |
Transportation | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 NOK (39.89 SEK) |
42.12 NOK (42.00 SEK) |
+5.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
780.00 NOK (777.86 SEK) |
1,022.81 NOK (1,020.00 SEK) |
+31.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
145.00 NOK (144.60 SEK) |
60.17 NOK (60.00 SEK) |
-58.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
32.19 NOK (32.10 SEK) |
48.41 NOK (48.28 SEK) |
+50.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
720.00 NOK (718.02 SEK) |
566.56 NOK (565.00 SEK) |
-21.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
81.56 NOK (81.34 SEK) |
74.48 NOK (74.27 SEK) |
-8.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
350,000.00 NOK (349,037.86 SEK) |
309,851.78 NOK (309,000.00 SEK) |
-11.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
430,000.00 NOK (428,817.94 SEK) |
324,314.61 NOK (323,423.08 SEK) |
-24.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,425.68 NOK (2,419.01 SEK) |
1,626.14 NOK (1,621.67 SEK) |
-33.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
400.27 NOK (399.17 SEK) |
270.06 NOK (269.32 SEK) |
-32.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
540.82 NOK (539.33 SEK) |
315.61 NOK (314.74 SEK) |
-41.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
538.32 NOK (536.84 SEK) |
418.21 NOK (417.06 SEK) |
-22.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
375.00 NOK (373.97 SEK) |
368.99 NOK (367.98 SEK) |
-1.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
160.00 NOK (159.56 SEK) |
159.44 NOK (159.00 SEK) |
-0.4 % |
Childcare | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,371.43 NOK (3,362.16 SEK) |
1,480.57 NOK (1,476.50 SEK) |
-56.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
128,333.33 NOK (127,980.55 SEK) |
75,542.00 NOK (75,334.33 SEK) |
-41.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
904.45 NOK (901.97 SEK) |
841.28 NOK (838.97 SEK) |
-7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
431.00 NOK (429.82 SEK) |
454.09 NOK (452.84 SEK) |
+5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
987.18 NOK (984.47 SEK) |
1,014.72 NOK (1,011.93 SEK) |
+2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,316.67 NOK (1,313.05 SEK) |
1,517.59 NOK (1,513.42 SEK) |
+15.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
12,665.00 NOK (12,630.18 SEK) |
16,524.31 NOK (16,478.88 SEK) |
+30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,807.69 NOK (9,780.73 SEK) |
10,015.98 NOK (9,988.45 SEK) |
+2.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
20,363.27 NOK (20,307.30 SEK) |
26,529.95 NOK (26,457.02 SEK) |
+30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
16,107.14 NOK (16,062.86 SEK) |
17,100.58 NOK (17,053.57 SEK) |
+6.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,564.51 NOK (5,549.21 SEK) |
9,747.86 NOK (9,721.06 SEK) |
+75.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,915.17 NOK (3,904.40 SEK) |
5,378.17 NOK (5,363.38 SEK) |
+37.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bergen Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
32,468.56 NOK (32,379.30 SEK) |
35,448.07 NOK (35,350.63 SEK) |
+9.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 4.51 | -1.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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