Cost of living in Sweden compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117 kr (80元) | 41元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 kr (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (36元) | 17元 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (9元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (24元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (23元) | 9元 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (35元) | 48元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (18元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (11元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (67元) | 97元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (15元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (14元) | 13元 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is about the same as in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,545 kr (11,256元) | 13,898元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,031 kr (8,185元) | 8,379元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 846 kr (575元) | 462元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,466 kr (6,440元) | 6,525元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (4,546元) | 4,376元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (382元) | 516元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (196元) | 140元 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (2,205元) | 1,829元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (757元) | 546元 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (102元) | 50元 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (111元) | 66元 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (587元) | 511元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (210元) | 288元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (603元) | 654元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (803元) | 844元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (177,659元) | 148,501元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (513元) | 206元 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (47元) | 28元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (68元) | 27元 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (169元) | 386元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (22元) | 30元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (24元) | 19元 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (22元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (15元) | 21元 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (191元) | 82元 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 kr (325元) | 260元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 284 kr (193元) | 122元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (551元) | 417元 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 902 kr (614元) | 319元 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (94元) | 90元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (48元) | 19元 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (4,839元) | 2,968元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (1.10元) | 0.24元 | + 352% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (227元) | 410元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (45元) | 38元 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.680
CNY
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Cost of living in Sweden is 29% more expensive than in China
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