Cost of living in Sweden compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (86元) | 54元 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (63元) | 36元 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (43元) | 15元 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (27元) | 14元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (23元) | 9元 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (43元) | 56元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (20元) | 12元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (9元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (12元) | 6元 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (86元) | 108元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (17元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (9元) | 10元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,963 kr (12,257元) | 7,480元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,508 kr (9,604元) | 4,546元 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (759元) | 406元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,866 kr (8,343元) | 6,893元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,651 kr (5,874元) | 3,954元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (272元) | 261元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (139元) | 84元 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (2,853元) | 2,223元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 kr (819元) | 622元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (35元) | 47元 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (159元) | 44元 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (755元) | 359元 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (301元) | 227元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (821元) | 569元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (955元) | 513元 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr (190,710元) | 160,747元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (11元) | 6元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 700 kr (537元) | 177元 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 kr (37元) | 29元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (87元) | 35元 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kr (198元) | 441元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kr (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (20元) | 33元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (17元) | 9元 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (15元) | 11元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (233元) | 84元 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (276元) | 201元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (205元) | 94元 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr (631元) | 978元 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 621 kr (476元) | 413元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (100元) | 70元 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (51元) | 31元 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (4,281元) | 3,170元 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (2.13元) | 0.55元 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr (267元) | 419元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (50元) | 22元 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.768
CNY
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,905 prices entered by 323 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in China
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