Cost of living in Sweden compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (€5.61) | €3.73 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.35) | €0.97 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (€3.53) | €2.90 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€3.06) | €2.72 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€5.44) | €5.38 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.72) | €2.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.14) | €1.53 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.59) | €1.00 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.12) | €1.78 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (€1.35) | €1.32 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,977 kr (€1,680) | €1,437 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,442 kr (€1,231) | €1,166 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (€123) | €170 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,581 kr (€1,146) | €932 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (€807) | €687 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (€42) | €125 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,457 kr (€441) | €378 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,172 kr (€116) | €95 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (€6) | €5.46 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 238 kr (€24) | €16 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (€98) | €79 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (€40) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,099 kr (€109) | €92 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,372 kr (€136) | €114 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 252,598 kr (€24,990) | €23,464 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.43) | €1.30 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 743 kr (€73) | €73 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€5.20) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (€12) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (€24) | €55 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 kr (€4.14) | €2.90 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.06) | €2.26 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (€2.69) | €2.45 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (€2.65) | €1.31 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (€1.79) | €1.67 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr (€28) | €21 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 371 kr (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (€26) | €23 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 937 kr (€93) | €124 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 638 kr (€63) | €60 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 kr (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€4.13) | €3.51 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (€6) | €3.52 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (€522) | €495 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (€0.36) | €0.12 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 kr (€36) | €42 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Germany
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