Cost of living in Sweden compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (€5.61) | €4.59 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.35) | €1.04 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (€3.53) | €3.46 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€3.06) | €2.38 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€5.44) | €4.59 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.72) | €2.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.14) | €1.21 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.59) | €2.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (€11) | €12 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.12) | €2.28 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (€1.35) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,977 kr (€1,680) | €2,294 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,442 kr (€1,231) | €1,745 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (€123) | €160 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,581 kr (€1,146) | €1,531 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (€807) | €1,293 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (€42) | €89 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,457 kr (€441) | €354 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,172 kr (€116) | €108 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 238 kr (€24) | €12 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (€98) | €63 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (€40) | €32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,099 kr (€109) | €85 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,372 kr (€136) | €87 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 252,598 kr (€24,990) | €26,934 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.43) | €1.29 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 743 kr (€73) | €132 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€5.20) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 kr (€4.14) | €4.83 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.06) | €3.04 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (€2.69) | €4.50 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (€2.65) | €2.12 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (€1.79) | €2.35 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr (€28) | €18 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 371 kr (€37) | €40 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (€26) | €22 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 937 kr (€93) | €109 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 638 kr (€63) | €66 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 kr (€13) | €11 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€4.13) | €3.68 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (€522) | €411 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (€0.36) | €0.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 kr (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Ireland
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