Cost of living in Sweden compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Rp 189,932) | Rp 48,924 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (Rp 139,274) | Rp 55,115 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (Rp 94,620) | Rp 32,165 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (Rp 22,921) | Rp 20,580 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Rp 60,239) | Rp 25,337 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Rp 51,540) | Rp 17,064 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (Rp 94,710) | Rp 61,721 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Rp 44,902) | Rp 37,576 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Rp 19,216) | Rp 19,651 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Rp 27,190) | Rp 33,333 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (Rp 190,959) | Rp 374,037 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Rp 36,578) | Rp 18,761 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (Rp 19,485) | Rp 18,326 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,963 kr (Rp 27,087,581) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,508 kr (Rp 21,225,308) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Rp 1,676,314) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,866 kr (Rp 18,437,813) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,651 kr (Rp 12,982,406) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Rp 601,929) | Rp 979,539 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (Rp 306,282) | Rp 329,516 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Rp 6,305,656) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 kr (Rp 1,809,012) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Rp 76,694) | Rp 66,640 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Rp 350,924) | Rp 68,439 | + 413% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (Rp 1,669,142) | Rp 680,041 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (Rp 664,195) | Rp 424,371 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (Rp 1,815,409) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Rp 2,110,313) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr (Rp 421,472,099) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Rp 24,422) | Rp 8,926 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 kr (Rp 1,177,980) | Rp 228,023 | + 417% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 kr (Rp 82,138) | Rp 23,270 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Rp 192,773) | Rp 59,151 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kr (Rp 438,502) | Rp 256,292 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Rp 62,866) | Rp 80,956 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kr (Rp 44,686) | Rp 22,650 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Rp 44,611) | Rp 44,295 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Rp 38,116) | Rp 22,030 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (Rp 32,165) | Rp 12,336 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (Rp 515,701) | Rp 89,053 | + 479% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (Rp 609,595) | Rp 176,169 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (Rp 452,551) | Rp 105,763 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr (Rp 1,393,957) | Rp 650,328 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 621 kr (Rp 1,052,930) | Rp 361,319 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Rp 220,279) | Rp 133,391 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Rp 68,188) | Rp 36,857 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Rp 112,253) | Rp 48,318 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Rp 9,461,648) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Rp 4,709) | Rp 1,787 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr (Rp 590,074) | Rp 604,695 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (Rp 109,632) | Rp 28,321 | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia
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