- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.26) | €4.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.11) | €1.24 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.37) | €3.91 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (€3.06) | €2.54 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€5.06) | €5.18 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.56) | €2.24 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.04) | €1.13 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.65) | €2.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.06) | €2.33 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.91) | €1.51 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,914 kr (€1,742) | €2,134 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,114 kr (€1,178) | €1,692 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (€114) | €153 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,512 kr (€1,119) | €1,496 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,424 kr (€819) | €1,090 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (€68) | €112 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (€22) | €42 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (€389) | €398 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (€132) | €103 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (€28) | €13 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (€91) | €82 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (€91) | €89 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350 kr (€131) | €98 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (€19,842) | €24,134 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.43) | €1.40 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (€82) | €111 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (€4.96) | €4.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €56 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (€3.75) | €4.73 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€4.00) | €3.06 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (€2.86) | €4.82 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.25) | €1.88 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.00) | €2.40 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (€30) | €15 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 417 kr (€41) | €39 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (€25) | €21 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (€87) | €85 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (€74) | €67 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (€13) | €11 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.77) | €3.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.97) | €5.91 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (€456) | €517 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (€0.09) | €0.48 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 413 kr (€40) | €46 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Ireland
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