Cost of living in Sweden compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 114 kr (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 90 kr (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (€5.02) | €4.90 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (€1.19) | €1.20 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (€3.59) | €3.54 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (€3.17) | €2.55 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (€4.83) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.56) | €2.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.10) | €1.37 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.58) | €3.21 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€2.05) | €2.55 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (€1.99) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 37% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,664 kr (€1,570) | €2,208 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,453 kr (€1,174) | €1,775 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,030 kr (€97) | €205 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,926 kr (€935) | €1,865 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (€630) | €1,159 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (€53) | €175 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (€305) | €423 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (€105) | €109 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (€81) | €81 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (€29) | €39 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (€84) | €88 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (€111) | €95 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (€24,611) | €30,465 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (€1.81) | €1.89 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (€71) | €121 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€7) | €4.36 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (€9) | €18 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (€23) | €56 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (€3.08) | €4.74 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.29) | €3.60 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (€3.10) | €5.03 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.06) | €2.42 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.88) | €2.69 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (€26) | €19 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Sweden | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 kr (€45) | €39 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 284 kr (€27) | €25 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (€76) | €105 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 902 kr (€85) | €78 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€3.86) | €3.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (€670) | €485 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (€0.15) | €0.20 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (€31) | €44 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 26% cheaper than in Ireland
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