Cost of living in Sweden compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 kr (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (€6) | €5.78 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.30) | €1.52 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (€3.63) | €4.88 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.15) | €3.06 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€4.74) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.54) | €2.57 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.20) | €1.49 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (€1.52) | €3.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119 kr (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (€1.99) | €3.01 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.69) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,181 kr (€1,532) | €2,708 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,540 kr (€1,057) | €2,311 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (€182) | €276 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,809 kr (€1,080) | €1,786 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,153 kr (€771) | €1,476 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (€119) | €203 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 295 kr (€25) | €53 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (€399) | €426 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (€121) | €85 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (€22) | €16 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,034 kr (€87) | €84 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (€36) | €46 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (€90) | €101 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,444 kr (€122) | €103 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,692 kr (€24,754) | €31,003 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.76) | €1.69 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 833 kr (€70) | €82 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 24% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€5.93) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (€21) | €63 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.13) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (€2.90) | €3.64 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.14) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (€2.69) | €2.96 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.63) | €2.39 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (€24) | €21 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (€39) | €58 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 311 kr (€26) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (€96) | €142 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 kr (€77) | €100 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (€3.83) | €3.66 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (€637) | €698 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (€0.17) | €0.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 412 kr (€35) | €67 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (€5.67) | €16 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,056 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.08428
EUR
/
SEK
Cost of living in Sweden is 28% cheaper than in Ireland
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Ireland
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Angola is 62% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 20% more expensive than in Ireland
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Ireland
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Ireland