Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Stockholm 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Stockholm is 29.9% higher than in Madrid (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Stockholm is 18.6% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Stockholm are 3.8% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Stockholm are 25.3% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Stockholm are 30.1% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Stockholm is 15.8% higher than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.25 € (168.14 kr) |
14.51 € (160.00 kr) |
-4.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (661.53 kr) |
90.70 € (1,000.00 kr) |
+51.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.25 € (113.01 kr) |
9.98 € (110.00 kr) |
-2.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3.67 € (40.52 kr) |
7.17 € (79.00 kr) |
+95.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.50 € (49.61 kr) |
7.21 € (79.50 kr) |
+60.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.82 € (31.05 kr) |
4.46 € (49.14 kr) |
+58.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.71 € (29.84 kr) |
2.74 € (30.21 kr) |
+1.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.77 € (19.52 kr) |
2.16 € (23.80 kr) |
+21.9 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.04 € (11.48 kr) |
1.55 € (17.11 kr) |
+49.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.33 € (14.71 kr) |
2.74 € (30.20 kr) |
+105.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.65 € (7.18 kr) |
1.53 € (16.89 kr) |
+135.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.93 € (32.30 kr) |
4.17 € (45.95 kr) |
+42.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.73 € (63.20 kr) |
5.18 € (57.09 kr) |
-9.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.45 € (38.01 kr) |
5.30 € (58.39 kr) |
+53.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
6.98 € (76.95 kr) |
7.77 € (85.67 kr) |
+11.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.00 € (11.01 kr) |
1.39 € (15.34 kr) |
+39.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.92 € (10.13 kr) |
1.16 € (12.84 kr) |
+26.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.05 € (11.54 kr) |
1.30 € (14.34 kr) |
+24.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.11 € (12.29 kr) |
1.86 € (20.45 kr) |
+66.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.82 € (9.01 kr) |
0.76 € (8.40 kr) |
-6.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.88 € (9.69 kr) |
0.73 € (8.07 kr) |
-16.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.11 € (12.27 kr) |
2.30 € (25.38 kr) |
+106.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.86 € (9.45 kr) |
1.32 € (14.59 kr) |
+54.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 € (77.18 kr) |
11.34 € (125.00 kr) |
+62.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.22 € (13.42 kr) |
1.84 € (20.31 kr) |
+51.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.09 € (23.07 kr) |
2.01 € (22.15 kr) |
-4.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.00 € (66.15 kr) |
6.89 € (76.00 kr) |
+14.9 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 € (16.54 kr) |
3.90 € (43.00 kr) |
+160.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
36.00 € (396.92 kr) |
96.14 € (1,060.00 kr) |
+167.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.50 € (38.59 kr) |
5.35 € (59.00 kr) |
+52.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.09 € (23.07 kr) |
2.19 € (24.14 kr) |
+4.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 € (275.64 kr) |
51.25 € (565.00 kr) |
+105.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.59 € (17.49 kr) |
1.57 € (17.30 kr) |
-1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
33,000.00 € (363,839.71 kr) |
28,978.42 € (319,500.00 kr) |
-12.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
29,241.36 € (322,399.07 kr) |
30,470.93 € (335,955.56 kr) |
+4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
172.18 € (1,898.32 kr) |
200.70 € (2,212.86 kr) |
+16.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.94 € (186.80 kr) |
24.37 € (268.65 kr) |
+43.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
29.74 € (327.93 kr) |
37.37 € (412.05 kr) |
+25.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
44.34 € (488.84 kr) |
42.29 € (466.23 kr) |
-4.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.12 € (155.69 kr) |
30.50 € (336.25 kr) |
+116.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
10.00 € (110.25 kr) |
16.33 € (180.00 kr) |
+63.3 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
586.82 € (6,469.93 kr) |
137.76 € (1,518.86 kr) |
-76.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
10,750.00 € (118,523.54 kr) |
13,242.09 € (146,000.00 kr) |
+23.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
87.55 € (965.23 kr) |
88.96 € (980.86 kr) |
+1.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.09 € (408.90 kr) |
40.30 € (444.33 kr) |
+8.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
92.16 € (1,016.11 kr) |
107.11 € (1,180.90 kr) |
+16.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
108.41 € (1,195.26 kr) |
169.61 € (1,870.00 kr) |
+56.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,335.67 € (14,726.32 kr) |
1,345.37 € (14,833.33 kr) |
+0.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
976.38 € (10,765.02 kr) |
939.84 € (10,362.17 kr) |
-3.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,495.55 € (27,514.57 kr) |
2,371.14 € (26,142.86 kr) |
-5.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,624.39 € (17,909.68 kr) |
1,530.06 € (16,869.57 kr) |
-5.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
673.38 € (7,424.33 kr) |
940.55 € (10,370.00 kr) |
+39.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
399.80 € (4,408.00 kr) |
520.09 € (5,734.18 kr) |
+30.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,253.03 € (24,840.62 kr) |
3,095.15 € (34,125.42 kr) |
+37.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.16 | 4.06 | +28.4 % |
| Last update: | 28 October 2025 | 2 November 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Falun | 144.01 miles |