Cost of living in Sweden compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (82 kn) | 61 kn | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (62 kn) | 39 kn | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (41 kn) | 30 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (25 kn) | 17 kn | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (23 kn) | 14 kn | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (41 kn) | 55 kn | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (20 kn) | 9 kn | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (8 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (83 kn) | 60 kn | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (11,869 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (9,293 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (740 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (7,924 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (5,633 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (266 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (150 kn) | 126 kn | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (2,784 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (792 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (34 kn) | 58 kn | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (155 kn) | 53 kn | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (737 kn) | 721 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (293 kn) | 379 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (796 kn) | 680 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (932 kn) | 688 kn | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 40% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (183,910 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (553 kn) | 350 kn | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (41 kn) | 53 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (85 kn) | 50 kn | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (187 kn) | 315 kn | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (28 kn) | 25 kn | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (21 kn) | 30 kn | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (20 kn) | 32 kn | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (16 kn) | 10 kn | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (14 kn) | 16 kn | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (233 kn) | 96 kn | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (299 kn) | 156 kn | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (196 kn) | 70 kn | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (571 kn) | 391 kn | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (477 kn) | 288 kn | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (97 kn) | 43 kn | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (30 kn) | 13 kn | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (50 kn) | 18 kn | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (4,177 kn) | 4,054 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (2.08 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (242 kn) | 289 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (48 kn) | 31 kn | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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HRK
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Cost of living in Sweden is 45% more expensive than in Croatia
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