Cost of living in Sweden compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (€5.66) | €5.31 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.37) | €1.33 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (€3.43) | €3.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (€3.31) | €2.92 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (€4.66) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.58) | €2.22 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.22) | €1.60 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.60) | €1.34 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.00) | €1.94 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (€2.06) | €1.35 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (€1,562) | €1,241 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (€1,173) | €919 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (€94) | €167 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (€1,057) | €849 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (€835) | €709 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (€50) | €99 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (€28) | €23 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (€337) | €275 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (€252) | €117 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (€11) | €6 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (€24) | €11 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (€80) | €79 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (€89) | €96 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (€119) | €98 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (€25,402) | €25,654 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.84) | €1.84 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (€75) | €36 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€4.55) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (€11) | €12 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (€24) | €92 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (€3.36) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€2.65) | €4.14 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.12) | €3.18 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (€2.70) | €2.03 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.07) | €2.38 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (€29) | €20 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (€40) | €40 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (€26) | €17 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (€86) | €74 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (€68) | €82 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€3.58) | €1.92 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (€6) | €4.92 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (€798) | €724 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (€0.11) | €0.29 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (€34) | €60 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (€5.93) | €5.47 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in Italy
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