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 | 129 kr (43 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (30 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (21 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (4.98 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (4.69 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (38 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,958 kr (6,655 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (5,121 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (335 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (4,390 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (3,384 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (148 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 340 kr (113 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (1,000 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (819 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (43 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (55 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 kr (299 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (138 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (330 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (438 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (91,002 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907 kr (302 ₪) | 228 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (23 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (67 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (70 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (173 ₪) | 165 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (100 ₪) | 87 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (270 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 kr (279 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (56 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (24 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (3,164 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (0.48 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 426 kr (142 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (23 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Israel
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