Cost of living in Sweden compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (83元) | 46元 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (61元) | 40元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (44元) | 16元 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (10元) | 18元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (26元) | 19元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (25元) | 11元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (20元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (74元) | 118元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (15元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,237 kr (11,902元) | 15,059元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (8,880元) | 9,006元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (715元) | 421元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,628 kr (8,242元) | 7,547元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (6,327元) | 4,347元 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (376元) | 262元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (209元) | 115元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (2,551元) | 1,086元 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (1,909元) | 589元 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (80元) | 39元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (182元) | 51元 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (607元) | 529元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (281元) | 248元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (672元) | 626元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (898元) | 828元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (192,383元) | 161,247元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (14元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (549元) | 204元 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| 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) | 53 kr (34元) | 39元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (83元) | 27元 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (178元) | 391元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (25元) | 53元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (20元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (24元) | 34元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (20元) | 13元 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (221元) | 74元 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sweden | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (303元) | 265元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (196元) | 110元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (653元) | 1,294元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (514元) | 348元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (105元) | 79元 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (27元) | 29元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (47元) | 18元 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (6,044元) | 3,321元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (0.86元) | 0.20元 | + 330% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (260元) | 410元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (45元) | 24元 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.653
CNY
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 239 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 134% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 53% more expensive than in China