Cost of living in Sweden compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 123 kr (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88 kr (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 kr (€5.56) | €5.17 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (€1.21) | €1.16 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (€3.53) | €3.29 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (€3.07) | €2.71 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (€4.99) | €5.52 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.50) | €2.58 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.09) | €1.79 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.44) | €0.93 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€1.99) | €1.85 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€1.99) | €1.61 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,072 kr (€1,573) | €1,679 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,404 kr (€1,235) | €1,378 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,030 kr (€95) | €186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,278 kr (€947) | €1,111 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,270 kr (€670) | €885 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (€52) | €126 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 263 kr (€24) | €30 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (€299) | €423 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (€103) | €135 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 133 kr (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (€15) | €17 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (€82) | €91 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (€38) | €36 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (€82) | €96 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (€109) | €128 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (€24,061) | €25,516 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (€1.79) | €1.90 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 795 kr (€73) | €76 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (€9) | €8 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (€23) | €38 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (€3.01) | €3.38 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.22) | €2.78 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (€3.03) | €2.97 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (€2.28) | €1.64 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.83) | €1.53 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (€26) | €21 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Sweden | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 kr (€44) | €38 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 284 kr (€26) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (€75) | €154 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 902 kr (€83) | €60 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (€13) | €11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.77) | €3.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (€7) | €4.24 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (€655) | €515 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (€0.15) | €0.10 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (€31) | €39 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Germany
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