Cost of living comparison

Sweden

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United States

Helena vs. Stockholm Cost of Living Summary

Helena is 11.2% more expensive than Stockholm.

Restaurants: pay 12.5% more in Helena
Groceries: pay 6.5% less in Helena
Transportation: pay 21.7% less in Helena
Housing: pay 31.0% more in Helena
Childcare: pay 4.6 times more in Helena
Entertainment and Sports: pay 14.7% less in Helena
Clothing: pay 17.0% less in Helena

The cost of childcare, housing, and restaurants in Helena are more expensive than in Stockholm. Expenses including transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Helena. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Helena.

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Helena vs. Stockholm Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Helena instead of Stockholm, you would:

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pay 12.5% more for restaurants

	Stockholm	Helena
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.99 SEK179.93	$21.50	+19.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.90 SEK118.96	$18.00	+51.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.66 SEK36.63	$2.22	-39.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.09 SEK30.87	$1.75	-43.5%
Average			+12.5%

Stockholm vs. Helena - Cost of restaurants

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pay 6.5% less for groceries

	Stockholm	Helena
Bread 1 loaf	$3.97 SEK39.70	$3.78	-4.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.37 SEK63.66	$9.00	+41.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.67 SEK66.67	$3.96	-40.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.11 SEK51.12	$3.67	-28.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.83 SEK58.25	$4.08	-29.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.60 SEK15.98	$2.14	+33.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.26 SEK12.61	$0.81	-35.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.44 SEK14.36	$2.04	+42.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.02 SEK20.20	$1.84	-8.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.79 SEK7.85	$0.99	+25.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.80 SEK8.01	$0.68	-15.1%
Average			-6.5%

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pay 21.7% less for transportation

	Stockholm	Helena
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.72 SEK67.17	$3.77	-43.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$105.97 SEK1,059.61	$60.00	-43.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$32,980.57 SEK330K	$35,850.00	+8.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$17.85 SEK178.53	$37.34	+109.1%
Average			-21.7%

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pay 31.0% more for housing

	Stockholm	Helena
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$39.70 SEK396.92	$91.74	+131.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,674.52 SEK16,743.87	$1,786.67	+6.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,080.50 SEK10,804.09	$1,533.33	+41.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$190.15 SEK1,901.33	$287.72	+51.3%
Average			+31.0%

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pay 4.6 times more for childcare

	Stockholm	Helena
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$157.47 SEK1,574.53	$1,937.00	+1130.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$16,395.31 SEK164K	$27,700.00	+69.0%
Average			+355.9%

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pay 14.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Stockholm	Helena
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.95 SEK79.47	$5.00	-37.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.05 SEK50.48	$5.12	+1.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$8.70 SEK86.97	$10.38	+19.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.98 SEK469.73	$52.50	+11.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$18.99 SEK189.93	$12.00	-36.8%
Average			-14.7%

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pay 17.0% less for clothing

	Stockholm	Helena
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$111.49 SEK1,114.80	$64.75	-41.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$58.75 SEK587.41	$118.33	+101.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$135.62 SEK1,356.09	$82.25	-39.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$184.97 SEK1,849.59	$123.50	-33.2%
Average			-17.0%

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