Cost of living in Sweden compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 kr (5,161 Ft) | 4,113 Ft | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104 kr (3,779 Ft) | 2,776 Ft | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 kr (2,366 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (613 Ft) | 466 Ft | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (1,469 Ft) | 1,159 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (1,355 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (2,124 Ft) | 3,192 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 kr (1,147 Ft) | 700 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (681 Ft) | 455 Ft | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (656 Ft) | 363 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 kr (4,425 Ft) | 2,215 Ft | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (950 Ft) | 787 Ft | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (700 Ft) | 336 Ft | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 75% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,931 kr (687,523 Ft) | 417,197 Ft | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,198 kr (479,325 Ft) | 303,162 Ft | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 730 kr (26,499 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,155 kr (550,386 Ft) | 229,437 Ft | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,441 kr (415,494 Ft) | 201,290 Ft | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (13,424 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 203 kr (7,388 Ft) | 6,253 Ft | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (161,917 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (45,790 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (3,041 Ft) | 4,702 Ft | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 372 kr (13,507 Ft) | 3,320 Ft | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (41,524 Ft) | 23,829 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (16,296 Ft) | 13,613 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,344 kr (48,806 Ft) | 28,243 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,258 kr (45,701 Ft) | 33,236 Ft | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (11,394,030 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (667 Ft) | 625 Ft | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 846 kr (30,739 Ft) | 8,985 Ft | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (3,562 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (5,331 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (11,922 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (2,344 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 kr (1,864 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (1,736 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 kr (1,372 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (958 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 376 kr (13,645 Ft) | 5,672 Ft | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 49% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Sweden | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 kr (17,910 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 kr (10,782 Ft) | 5,704 Ft | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (33,453 Ft) | 15,629 Ft | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (33,805 Ft) | 19,603 Ft | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 186 kr (6,760 Ft) | 2,123 Ft | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (2,037 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (2,319 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (158,549 Ft) | 234,154 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (73 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 510 kr (18,513 Ft) | 20,675 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (2,711 Ft) | 2,197 Ft | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,270 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 65% more expensive than in Hungary
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