Cost of living in Sweden compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (27 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (19 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (13 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (3.12 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (2.85 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (3.92 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (24 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (4.51 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (5.39 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (4,165 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (3,180 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (208 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (2,726 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (2,102 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (92 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (70 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (621 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (508 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (27 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (34 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 443% | |
| Clothes | + 201% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 201% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (206 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (86 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (209 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (272 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 141% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (56,516 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (4.47 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (185 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (6 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (21 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (41 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (7 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (5.14 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (5.00 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (51 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 571% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Sweden | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (107 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (62 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (168 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (182 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (34 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (1,965 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (0.30 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (89 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 603 prices entered by 124 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 78% more expensive than in Fiji
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