Cost of living in Sweden compared to Israel
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (50 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (36 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (24 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (5.53 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (15 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (5.61 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (42 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (6 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 12% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (7,553 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (5,387 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (865 ₪) | 675 ₪ | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (4,949 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (3,437 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (145 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (114 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (1,660 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (435 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (39 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (102 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 77% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (311 ₪) | 296 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (160 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (359 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (523 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (123,071 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (324 ₪) | 224 ₪ | + 44% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (20 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (91 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 248% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (98 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (14 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (14 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (112 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (172 ₪) | 159 ₪ | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (112 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (333 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (319 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (52 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (25 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (2,310 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (2.68 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 703% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (155 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (25 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 29% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.35316
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Cost of living in Sweden is 8% more expensive than in Israel
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