Cost of living in Sweden compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (€12) | €19 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.75) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.35) | €1.34 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (€3.86) | €4.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (€3.45) | €2.79 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (€4.82) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.68) | €2.88 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.23) | €1.82 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.69) | €1.98 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€1.95) | €2.14 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (€2.33) | €1.21 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is about the same as in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (€1,796) | €1,857 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (€1,371) | €1,666 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (€90) | €141 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (€1,175) | €1,046 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (€906) | €805 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (€40) | €99 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (€30) | €24 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (€268) | €312 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (€219) | €82 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (€11) | €5.97 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (€15) | €15 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (€89) | €94 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (€37) | €34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (€90) | €80 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (€117) | €126 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (€24,366) | €22,045 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (€1.93) | €1.89 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (€80) | €62 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (€2.68) | €4.58 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (€9) | €5.19 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (€18) | €26 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (€3.06) | €4.20 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (€2.92) | €4.28 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.15) | €2.84 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (€2.22) | €1.89 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.15) | €2.52 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (€22) | €20 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 26% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Sweden | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (€46) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (€72) | €83 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (€78) | €56 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€3.78) | €3.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (€6) | €5.97 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (€847) | €456 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in France
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