- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (78 kn) | 60 kn | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (54 kn) | 37 kn | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (38 kn) | 28 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (25 kn) | 17 kn | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (22 kn) | 11 kn | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (37 kn) | 38 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (19 kn) | 8 kn | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (7 kn) | 5.10 kn | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (12 kn) | 8 kn | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (71 kn) | 48 kn | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (15 kn) | 12 kn | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (14 kn) | 5.46 kn | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 113% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,411 kr (12,482 kn) | 4,813 kn | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,911 kr (8,539 kn) | 3,281 kn | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,105 kr (792 kn) | 1,131 kn | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,340 kr (8,130 kn) | 3,069 kn | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,259 kr (5,921 kn) | 2,129 kn | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 695 kr (498 kn) | 731 kn | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (169 kn) | 135 kn | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,975 kr (2,850 kn) | 2,581 kn | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,337 kr (959 kn) | 683 kn | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (54 kn) | 57 kn | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (197 kn) | 42 kn | + 371% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 5% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (670 kn) | 613 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 361 kr (259 kn) | 268 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (670 kn) | 619 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,357 kr (973 kn) | 726 kn | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (146,875 kn) | 155,722 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (600 kn) | 332 kn | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (37 kn) | 54 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (68 kn) | 80 kn | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (186 kn) | 268 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (26 kn) | 24 kn | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (29 kn) | 23 kn | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (21 kn) | 22 kn | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (16 kn) | 10 kn | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (216 kn) | 55 kn | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr (290 kn) | 158 kn | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (185 kn) | 69 kn | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 847 kr (607 kn) | 225 kn | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 kr (536 kn) | 320 kn | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (93 kn) | 43 kn | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (28 kn) | 12 kn | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (44 kn) | 20 kn | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (3,364 kn) | 3,938 kn | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (0.66 kn) | 0.67 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (295 kn) | 266 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (45 kn) | 27 kn | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.717
HRK
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Sweden is 57% more expensive than in Croatia
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