- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (80 kn) | 64 kn | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (55 kn) | 37 kn | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (39 kn) | 29 kn | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (26 kn) | 17 kn | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (23 kn) | 11 kn | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (37 kn) | 39 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (19 kn) | 8 kn | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (8 kn) | 5.02 kn | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (12 kn) | 8 kn | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (71 kn) | 47 kn | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (15 kn) | 13 kn | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (14 kn) | 5.62 kn | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 123% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,850 kr (12,888 kn) | 4,706 kn | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (8,698 kn) | 3,471 kn | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (848 kn) | 1,025 kn | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,504 kr (8,306 kn) | 3,009 kn | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (6,064 kn) | 2,148 kn | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (504 kn) | 709 kn | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (166 kn) | 133 kn | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (2,891 kn) | 2,626 kn | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (981 kn) | 649 kn | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (56 kn) | 56 kn | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (206 kn) | 40 kn | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (679 kn) | 620 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (267 kn) | 264 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (674 kn) | 620 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (965 kn) | 757 kn | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 43% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (147,313 kn) | 153,067 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (605 kn) | 328 kn | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (37 kn) | 52 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (67 kn) | 73 kn | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (187 kn) | 270 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (28 kn) | 25 kn | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (30 kn) | 24 kn | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (21 kn) | 22 kn | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (17 kn) | 9 kn | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (224 kn) | 55 kn | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (298 kn) | 149 kn | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (186 kn) | 69 kn | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (646 kn) | 247 kn | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (546 kn) | 319 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (93 kn) | 46 kn | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (28 kn) | 12 kn | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (44 kn) | 19 kn | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (3,387 kn) | 3,884 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (0.68 kn) | 0.76 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (299 kn) | 270 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (45 kn) | 27 kn | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.722
HRK
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,936 prices entered by 629 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Croatia
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