- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (€5.07) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.09) | €1.17 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (€3.29) | €4.10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.96) | €2.69 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€5.40) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.49) | €2.56 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.03) | €1.85 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.63) | €2.14 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.05) | €1.95 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (€1.79) | €1.17 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,672 kr (€1,715) | €2,195 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,308 kr (€1,195) | €1,576 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kr (€107) | €143 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,791 kr (€1,144) | €975 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,408 kr (€816) | €845 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (€63) | €100 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,187 kr (€406) | €373 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,356 kr (€132) | €109 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 kr (€24) | €15 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (€90) | €90 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 384 kr (€37) | €39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 930 kr (€90) | €104 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,366 kr (€133) | €139 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 8% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,950 kr (€20,280) | €23,868 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.41) | €1.41 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 832 kr (€81) | €67 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 2% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (€5.38) | €5.86 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 kr (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €26 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (€4.05) | €4.85 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.81) | €4.05 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.03) | €4.00 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.17) | €1.86 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.80) | €2.24 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (€30) | €23 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375 kr (€36) | €44 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (€25) | €21 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 793 kr (€77) | €87 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 kr (€69) | €69 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (€13) | €11 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (€3.84) | €4.09 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,697 kr (€456) | €474 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (€0.10) | €0.40 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 441 kr (€43) | €55 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (€5.96) | €8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in France
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