Cost of living in Visby, Sweden vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visby (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 kr (£5.98) | £6 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 kr (£7) | £3.36 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (£0.80) | £1.01 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 kr (£2.26) | £2.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (£1.88) | £1.28 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 kr (£2.99) | £5.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (£2.56) | £1.94 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr (£1.55) | £0.85 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (£1.28) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 kr (£1.62) | £1.78 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (£1.10) | £0.90 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Visby (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,700 kr (£914) | £1,801 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,985 kr (£682) | £1,197 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 kr (£68) | £138 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,267 kr (£621) | £981 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,961 kr (£509) | £609 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 kr (£51) | £131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 439 kr (£38) | £17 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,490 kr (£384) | £331 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 899 kr (£77) | £66 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (£6) | £5.73 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 kr (£32) | £11 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Visby (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,095 kr (£94) | £81 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 kr (£30) | £29 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,195 kr (£102) | £67 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 599 kr (£51) | £63 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Visby (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,035 kr (£19,231) | £17,216 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (£1.11) | £1.21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 522 kr (£45) | £52 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Visby (Sweden) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (£3.85) | £3.90 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 kr (£3.08) | £7 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (£21) | £80 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 kr (£4.96) | £3.07 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (£3.74) | £1.41 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (£4.44) | £3.30 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (£2.22) | £1.51 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 kr (£1.37) | £1.20 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (£26) | £12 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Visby (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 kr (£21) | £32 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (£23) | £23 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 kr (£43) | £89 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 910 kr (£78) | £51 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (£10) | £7 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (£3.25) | £3.62 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (£4.79) | £4.40 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,195 kr (£444) | £401 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 kr (£0.06) | £0.17 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 395 kr (£34) | £27 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (£5.04) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 66 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,259 (61,534 kr) in Visby.
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