Cost of living in Sweden compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (AU$9) | AU$5.98 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (AU$2.06) | AU$1.48 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (AU$5.37) | AU$5.66 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (AU$4.67) | AU$4.88 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (AU$4.00) | AU$4.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (AU$1.72) | AU$3.14 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (AU$2.48) | AU$5.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (AU$3.33) | AU$2.90 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (AU$1.85) | AU$2.52 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,677 kr (AU$2,409) | AU$3,147 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (AU$1,906) | AU$2,142 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (AU$152) | AU$245 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (AU$1,625) | AU$1,996 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (AU$1,155) | AU$1,485 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (AU$54) | AU$174 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (AU$31) | AU$58 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (AU$571) | AU$457 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (AU$162) | AU$244 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (AU$32) | AU$32 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (AU$151) | AU$101 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (AU$60) | AU$66 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (AU$163) | AU$136 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (AU$191) | AU$141 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (AU$37,714) | AU$28,149 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (AU$2.22) | AU$1.37 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (AU$111) | AU$158 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (AU$38) | AU$66 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (AU$5.69) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (AU$4.26) | AU$4.67 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (AU$4.04) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (AU$3.36) | AU$3.32 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (AU$2.92) | AU$3.51 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (AU$48) | AU$28 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 kr (AU$57) | AU$55 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (AU$117) | AU$218 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (AU$98) | AU$90 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (AU$6) | AU$4.49 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (AU$857) | AU$659 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (AU$0.43) | AU$0.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (AU$50) | AU$69 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 14% cheaper than in Australia
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