- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- China
- Comparison
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 (85元) | 50元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (58元) | 34元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (40元) | 15元 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (25元) | 16元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (23元) | 8元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (37元) | 57元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (20元) | 13元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (13元) | 5.62元 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (73元) | 115元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (16元) | 7元 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (15元) | 12元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,536 kr (13,960元) | 9,312元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (9,499元) | 4,326元 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (941元) | 438元 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (8,923元) | 5,527元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (6,489元) | 3,447元 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (585元) | 302元 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (160元) | 83元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (2,974元) | 2,087元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (866元) | 714元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (56元) | 36元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (227元) | 38元 | + 490% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (717元) | 556元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (280元) | 260元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (709元) | 624元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (1,031元) | 694元 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (152,270元) | 143,509元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (633元) | 156元 | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (39元) | 26元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (70元) | 31元 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (194元) | 493元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (26元) | 29元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (31元) | 36元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (17元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (239元) | 57元 | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (323元) | 149元 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (192元) | 86元 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (721元) | 777元 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (552元) | 375元 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (98元) | 58元 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (46元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (3,534元) | 3,255元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (0.71元) | 1.03元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (319元) | 309元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (46元) | 20元 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.753
CNY
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,316 prices entered by 927 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in China
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