- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (85元) | 53元 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (59元) | 33元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (42元) | 15元 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (28元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (24元) | 8元 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (40元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (20元) | 13元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (8元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (13元) | 5.64元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (76元) | 114元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (16元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (15元) | 12元 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,850 kr (13,752元) | 9,680元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (9,282元) | 4,478元 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (905元) | 425元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,447 kr (8,819元) | 5,603元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (6,471元) | 3,523元 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (538元) | 305元 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (177元) | 88元 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (3,085元) | 2,242元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (1,047元) | 678元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (60元) | 40元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (220元) | 39元 | + 464% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (724元) | 554元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (285元) | 280元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (719元) | 614元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (1,029元) | 672元 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (157,197元) | 145,666元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (646元) | 154元 | + 320% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (39元) | 26元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (71元) | 32元 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (199元) | 425元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (30元) | 30元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (32元) | 37元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (18元) | 10元 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (239元) | 59元 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (318元) | 159元 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (198元) | 86元 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (689元) | 723元 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (583元) | 375元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (100元) | 60元 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (30元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (47元) | 34元 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (3,615元) | 3,310元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (0.73元) | 0.98元 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (319元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (48元) | 20元 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.770
CNY
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,314 prices entered by 965 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in China
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