Cost of living in Visby, Sweden vs Sydney, Australia
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Visby (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 kr (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 kr (AU$12) | AU$5.95 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (AU$1.45) | AU$1.50 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 kr (AU$4.11) | AU$5.04 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (AU$3.41) | AU$4.99 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 kr (AU$5.42) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (AU$4.65) | AU$4.73 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr (AU$2.82) | AU$3.38 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (AU$2.32) | AU$5.41 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 19 kr (AU$2.94) | AU$2.94 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (AU$1.99) | AU$2.34 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Visby (Sweden) is 45% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,700 kr (AU$1,658) | AU$4,430 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,985 kr (AU$1,238) | AU$2,794 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 kr (AU$124) | AU$350 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,267 kr (AU$1,126) | AU$2,647 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,961 kr (AU$924) | AU$1,873 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 kr (AU$93) | AU$297 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 439 kr (AU$68) | AU$70 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,490 kr (AU$696) | AU$554 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 899 kr (AU$139) | AU$195 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 kr (AU$59) | AU$36 | + 66% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Visby (Sweden) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,095 kr (AU$170) | AU$107 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 kr (AU$54) | AU$73 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,195 kr (AU$185) | AU$143 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 599 kr (AU$93) | AU$160 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Visby (Sweden) is 44% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,035 kr (AU$34,876) | AU$28,544 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (AU$2.01) | AU$1.44 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 522 kr (AU$81) | AU$211 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Visby (Sweden) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 kr (AU$5.58) | AU$15 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (AU$39) | AU$65 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 kr (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (AU$4.03) | AU$3.83 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 kr (AU$2.48) | AU$3.65 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (AU$46) | AU$25 | + 87% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Visby (Sweden) is 33% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 kr (AU$39) | AU$53 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (AU$42) | AU$38 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 kr (AU$77) | AU$222 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 910 kr (AU$141) | AU$101 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (AU$5.89) | AU$4.30 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,195 kr (AU$805) | AU$729 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 kr (AU$0.11) | AU$0.77 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 395 kr (AU$61) | AU$77 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$12,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$7,815 (50,427 kr) in Visby.
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