- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (€10) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.16) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.08) | €1.19 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.37) | €4.23 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.94) | €2.73 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€4.98) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.50) | €2.64 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (€0.99) | €1.81 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.66) | €2.30 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€1.99) | €2.10 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.81) | €1.13 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (€1,689) | €2,209 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (€1,172) | €1,461 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (€102) | €154 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (€1,113) | €994 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (€790) | €773 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (€65) | €103 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (€23) | €23 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (€385) | €344 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (€126) | €107 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (€27) | €14 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (€89) | €90 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (€35) | €39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (€90) | €103 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (€130) | €144 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,856 kr (€19,645) | €22,768 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.38) | €1.44 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (€80) | €66 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 4% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (€4.98) | €5.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €25 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (€3.52) | €4.24 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (€3.80) | €3.93 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.83) | €4.00 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.10) | €1.77 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.96) | €2.32 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (€29) | €22 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (€38) | €43 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (€25) | €21 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (€80) | €87 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (€70) | €67 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (€13) | €11 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.70) | €3.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (€5.94) | €6 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (€447) | €466 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (€40) | €57 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€5.99) | €8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in France
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