Cost of living in Sweden compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (79元) | 45元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (57元) | 34元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (39元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (9元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (24元) | 13元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (24元) | 8元 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (38元) | 59元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (20元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (9元) | 6.00元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (12元) | 5.17元 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 kr (76元) | 112元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (15元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,856 kr (12,784元) | 9,398元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,540 kr (8,262元) | 4,943元 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,062 kr (760元) | 431元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,300 kr (8,091元) | 5,740元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,706 kr (5,517元) | 3,007元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 693 kr (496元) | 285元 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 333 kr (239元) | 96元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,319 kr (3,092元) | 2,464元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (734元) | 561元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (57元) | 38元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (214元) | 47元 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (614元) | 481元 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 322 kr (230元) | 250元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (699元) | 647元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (941元) | 620元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 222,055 kr (158,987元) | 134,340元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (11元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (528元) | 149元 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (42元) | 37元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (58元) | 45元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 219 kr (157元) | 347元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (31元) | 62元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (22元) | 47元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (17元) | 8元 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (218元) | 71元 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 391 kr (280元) | 177元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 kr (176元) | 100元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (628元) | 1,029元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 kr (595元) | 395元 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (93元) | 68元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (43元) | 31元 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (3,399元) | 3,256元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (1.13元) | 0.31元 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (334元) | 335元 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (44元) | 22元 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.716
CNY
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,485 prices entered by 521 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in China
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