Cost of living in Sweden compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (36 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 kr (30 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (11 ₪) | 5.75 ₪ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (3.97 ₪) | 4.75 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 kr (34 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 5.03 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,837 kr (5,076 ₪) | 7,150 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,979 kr (3,756 ₪) | 5,645 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,572 kr (880 ₪) | 550 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,434 kr (2,886 ₪) | 4,240 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,619 kr (2,265 ₪) | 3,616 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431 kr (147 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 302 kr (103 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,879 kr (985 ₪) | 1,285 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (368 ₪) | 409 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (71 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (301 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 326 kr (111 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 878 kr (300 ₪) | 373 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,202 kr (411 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,369 kr (82,238 ₪) | 139,162 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (5.49 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 762 kr (261 ₪) | 226 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 66 kr (23 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kr (26 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (85 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 kr (105 ₪) | 67 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 kr (144 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 268 kr (92 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 kr (259 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 745 kr (255 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (44 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (23 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (2,434 ₪) | 2,647 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39 kr (0.47 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (111 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (23 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Israel
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