Cost of living in Sweden compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (Rp 175,642) | Rp 45,378 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (Rp 125,410) | Rp 54,330 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (Rp 88,266) | Rp 27,591 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Rp 21,762) | Rp 19,722 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (Rp 55,125) | Rp 26,707 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (Rp 53,258) | Rp 18,501 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Rp 74,537) | Rp 56,542 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Rp 41,638) | Rp 42,973 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Rp 19,971) | Rp 22,558 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Rp 25,558) | Rp 34,959 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Rp 157,099) | Rp 337,317 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Rp 30,451) | Rp 20,426 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr (Rp 31,498) | Rp 17,971 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr (Rp 25,658,022) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr (Rp 19,143,976) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (Rp 1,511,202) | Rp 496,641 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr (Rp 17,524,294) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr (Rp 13,005,244) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (Rp 795,312) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (Rp 447,356) | Rp 400,530 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (Rp 5,392,906) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (Rp 4,035,781) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (Rp 169,286) | Rp 43,866 | + 286% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Rp 385,436) | Rp 71,573 | + 439% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (Rp 1,273,470) | Rp 624,572 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (Rp 593,459) | Rp 439,901 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr (Rp 1,456,969) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (Rp 1,897,828) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (Rp 406,678,085) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Rp 29,501) | Rp 11,904 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (Rp 1,160,834) | Rp 150,291 | + 672% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (Rp 72,807) | Rp 36,367 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (Rp 174,822) | Rp 60,467 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (Rp 376,671) | Rp 313,421 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (Rp 53,766) | Rp 130,123 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Rp 42,393) | Rp 19,595 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Rp 49,975) | Rp 34,558 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Rp 43,256) | Rp 30,035 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Rp 33,074) | Rp 15,580 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (Rp 466,214) | Rp 88,350 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sweden | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (Rp 640,912) | Rp 216,012 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Rp 414,668) | Rp 104,481 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (Rp 1,379,627) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (Rp 1,085,943) | Rp 383,761 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (Rp 221,200) | Rp 162,937 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Rp 57,316) | Rp 36,298 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Rp 99,447) | Rp 40,791 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (Rp 12,776,833) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Rp 1,817) | Rp 2,029 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (Rp 548,818) | Rp 496,553 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Rp 94,877) | Rp 35,528 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia
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