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Berlin vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Stockholm relative to Berlin
Rent gap
$150
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BerlinStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Berlin $1,450, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Berlin $558, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Berlin $195, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Berlin $245, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Berlin $327, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Berlin $120, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Berlin $116, Stockholm $84. Cheaper in Stockholm.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBerlinStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost3,011 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4743✓
Housing1,450 USD✓1,600 USD
Utilities245 USD151 USD✓
Food558 USD✓587 USD
Transport195 USD155 USD✓
Healthcare327 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓142 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,115 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%38.6%✓
Left over each month1,954 USD2,380 USD✓
Average local net salary2,700 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,700 USD✓3,000 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,800 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety68/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality70/10090/100✓
Public transport90/10092/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency78/10096/100✓
Nightlife94/100✓80/100
Family friendliness78/10094/100✓
Median broadband140 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C8°C✓
Summer high25°C23°C✓
Winter low-1°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,630 h1,820 h✓
Annual rainfall570 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyEURSEK
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Berlin or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Berlin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Berlin and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Berlin or Stockholm?

Berlin scores 68/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Berlin averages 11°C against 8°C in Stockholm.