- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (€5.19) | €3.77 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.13) | €0.98 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (€3.26) | €3.14 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (€2.96) | €2.46 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (€4.83) | €5.14 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.54) | €2.36 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.05) | €1.57 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.64) | €0.92 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (€9) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.06) | €1.78 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.89) | €1.26 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,515 kr (€1,803) | €1,458 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (€1,228) | €1,086 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (€122) | €188 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (€1,153) | €912 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (€839) | €680 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (€76) | €125 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (€21) | €24 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (€384) | €373 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (€112) | €94 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (€7) | €5.47 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (€29) | €13 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (€93) | €85 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (€36) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (€92) | €89 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (€133) | €109 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (€19,684) | €20,734 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.45) | €1.42 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (€82) | €74 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 1% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (€5.09) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (€25) | €65 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (€3.40) | €3.32 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€3.94) | €2.20 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.94) | €2.21 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.22) | €1.38 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.06) | €1.40 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (€31) | €20 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (€42) | €31 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (€25) | €22 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (€93) | €111 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (€71) | €54 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.72) | €3.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (€6.00) | €3.42 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (€457) | €445 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (€0.09) | €0.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (€41) | €36 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (€5.99) | €6 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Germany
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