- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (€11) | €15 | - 31% | |
| 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 (€5.18) | €5.97 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.11) | €1.15 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (€3.46) | €4.28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.99) | €2.86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€5.02) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.53) | €2.62 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.02) | €1.73 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.64) | €2.21 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (€9) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.03) | €2.14 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.85) | €1.13 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,404 kr (€1,678) | €2,233 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,972 kr (€1,154) | €1,545 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 kr (€115) | €165 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,228 kr (€1,082) | €1,018 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,262 kr (€796) | €780 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 708 kr (€68) | €107 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (€22) | €23 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,056 kr (€391) | €368 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (€131) | €105 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (€27) | €13 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 941 kr (€91) | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (€36) | €39 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 937 kr (€90) | €103 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,353 kr (€130) | €139 | - 6% | |
| 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 | 204,869 kr (€19,749) | €23,128 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.41) | €1.47 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (€81) | €67 | + 20% | |
| 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) | 51 kr (€4.92) | €5.75 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (€3.65) | €4.24 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€4.00) | €4.05 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (€2.80) | €3.86 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.17) | €1.71 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.96) | €2.17 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (€29) | €22 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (€40) | €42 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (€25) | €21 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (€86) | €89 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (€73) | €66 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.75) | €4.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.91) | €6 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (€452) | €462 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (€40) | €57 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in France
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