Cost of living in Sweden compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Rp 156,250) | Rp 62,389 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (Rp 111,732) | Rp 50,984 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Rp 76,123) | Rp 28,698 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Rp 16,800) | Rp 18,889 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (Rp 48,167) | Rp 25,674 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Rp 47,574) | Rp 15,384 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (Rp 73,966) | Rp 69,458 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (Rp 39,075) | Rp 39,153 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Rp 16,838) | Rp 19,538 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Rp 23,635) | Rp 30,210 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 kr (Rp 149,495) | Rp 433,415 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Rp 28,993) | Rp 15,764 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (Rp 21,479) | Rp 14,528 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,856 kr (Rp 25,154,353) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,540 kr (Rp 16,257,104) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,062 kr (Rp 1,495,807) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,523 kr (Rp 16,233,718) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,706 kr (Rp 10,855,627) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 693 kr (Rp 976,590) | Rp 660,848 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 333 kr (Rp 469,798) | Rp 281,571 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,319 kr (Rp 6,084,830) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (Rp 1,443,471) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (Rp 113,137) | Rp 52,955 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (Rp 421,946) | Rp 55,185 | + 665% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (Rp 1,207,227) | Rp 658,752 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 322 kr (Rp 453,156) | Rp 531,171 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (Rp 1,375,718) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (Rp 1,852,213) | Rp 911,737 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 222,055 kr (Rp 312,825,176) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (Rp 22,200) | Rp 9,131 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (Rp 1,038,982) | Rp 360,956 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (Rp 83,165) | Rp 32,065 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (Rp 114,703) | Rp 138,988 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 219 kr (Rp 309,061) | Rp 257,547 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (Rp 60,132) | Rp 41,237 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Rp 43,600) | Rp 24,297 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Rp 49,125) | Rp 30,182 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Rp 32,870) | Rp 19,131 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (Rp 25,643) | Rp 14,080 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (Rp 429,822) | Rp 66,998 | + 542% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 391 kr (Rp 550,740) | Rp 184,609 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 kr (Rp 346,485) | Rp 105,675 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (Rp 1,236,440) | Rp 359,301 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 kr (Rp 1,171,223) | Rp 433,102 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (Rp 183,900) | Rp 128,455 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Rp 60,621) | Rp 46,128 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (Rp 84,711) | Rp 51,877 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (Rp 6,687,969) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (Rp 2,233) | Rp 1,406 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (Rp 657,293) | Rp 572,358 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (Rp 85,911) | Rp 24,250 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,850 prices entered by 354 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia
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