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Stockholm vs Berlin

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

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
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
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+10%
Berlin relative to Stockholm
Rent gap
$150
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

StockholmBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Stockholm $1,600, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Stockholm $587, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Stockholm $155, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Stockholm $151, Berlin $245. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Stockholm $17, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Stockholm $142, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Stockholm $84, Berlin $116. 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

MetricStockholmBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,735 USD✓3,011 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)43✓47
Housing1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities151 USD✓245 USD
Food587 USD558 USD✓
Transport155 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare17 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle142 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,115 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate38.6%✓40.4%
Left over each month2,380 USD✓1,954 USD
Average local net salary3,100 USD✓2,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,000 USD2,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD7,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓68/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality90/100✓70/100
Public transport92/100✓90/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency96/100✓78/100
Nightlife80/10094/100✓
Family friendliness94/100✓78/100
Median broadband230 Mbps✓140 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature8°C✓11°C
Summer high23°C✓25°C
Winter low-4°C-1°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,820 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall540 mm✓570 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓None nearby
CurrencySEKEUR
Time zoneEurope/StockholmEurope/Berlin

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Stockholm or Berlin cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Stockholm?

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

Which has better quality of life, Stockholm or Berlin?

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