Sweden vs Sweden · 312 km apart
Sweden
single / month
Cheaper overallSweden
single / month
| Expense | Kalmar | Stockholm | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.10 | $11.70 | Kalmar |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $32.40 | $46.80 | Kalmar |
| Cappuccino | $2.43 | $3.51 | Kalmar |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $184 | $265 | Kalmar |
| Monthly public transport pass | $29.70 | $42.90 | Kalmar |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $78.30 | $113 | Kalmar |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.68 | $32.76 | Kalmar |
| Fitness club membership | $22.68 | $32.76 | Kalmar |
| Cinema ticket | $5.94 | $8.58 | Kalmar |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $639 | Kalmar |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $281 | $444 | Kalmar |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $842 | $1,333 | Kalmar |
| Total single-person budget | $821 | $1,224 | Kalmar |
| Average net salary | $2,880 | $4,160 |
Kalmar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kalmar runs about $821 versus $1,224 in Stockholm — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Stockholm leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kalmar · Full cost of living in Stockholm