Cost of living in Sweden compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 kr (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104 kr (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 kr (€5.91) | €5.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (€1.53) | €1.46 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (€3.67) | €4.32 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.39) | €3.53 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (€5.31) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 kr (€2.87) | €2.32 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (€1.70) | €1.73 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (€1.64) | €1.68 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 kr (€11) | €8 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (€2.37) | €2.42 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.75) | €1.53 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,931 kr (€1,718) | €1,326 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,198 kr (€1,198) | €863 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 730 kr (€66) | €157 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,155 kr (€1,376) | €972 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,441 kr (€1,039) | €716 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (€34) | €126 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 203 kr (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (€405) | €295 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (€114) | €118 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 373 kr (€34) | €10 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (€104) | €79 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (€41) | €41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,344 kr (€122) | €98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,258 kr (€114) | €96 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (€28,479) | €24,871 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (€1.67) | €1.77 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 846 kr (€77) | €38 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (€30) | €107 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (€5.86) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 kr (€4.66) | €4.09 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (€4.34) | €2.97 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 kr (€3.43) | €2.58 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (€2.39) | €1.90 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 376 kr (€34) | €20 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Sweden | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 kr (€45) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 kr (€27) | €18 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (€84) | €91 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (€84) | €74 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 186 kr (€17) | €10 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (€5.09) | €2.17 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (€5.80) | €5.02 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (€396) | €1,398 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (€0.18) | €0.46 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 510 kr (€46) | €49 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,903 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Italy
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