Cost of living in Sweden compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (€11) | €11 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (€5.50) | €4.77 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (€1.32) | €1.30 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.41) | €4.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€3.06) | €1.77 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€5.40) | €5.62 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (€2.71) | €1.57 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.12) | €0.90 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.60) | €1.09 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.06) | €2.38 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (€1.27) | €1.03 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 45% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,770 kr (€1,649) | €928 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,188 kr (€1,198) | €616 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (€122) | €179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,605 kr (€1,141) | €597 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (€802) | €412 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (€42) | €105 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 189 kr (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,108 kr (€404) | €419 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,078 kr (€106) | €164 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 kr (€4.66) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (€21) | €6 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (€97) | €93 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 412 kr (€40) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,087 kr (€107) | €105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,214 kr (€119) | €117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 258,244 kr (€25,390) | €21,901 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.41) | €1.26 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (€71) | €42 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€5.16) | €3.89 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (€24) | €44 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.64) | €5.03 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (€2.65) | €3.53 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (€2.55) | €3.98 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (€2.31) | €2.38 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.85) | €1.78 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (€30) | €12 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 362 kr (€36) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 kr (€26) | €18 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (€88) | €64 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642 kr (€63) | €59 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.99) | €4.09 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (€6) | €3.04 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (€519) | €490 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (€0.36) | €0.45 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352 kr (€35) | €60 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €3.81 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Cyprus
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