Cost of living in Sweden compared to Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (€13) | €15 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (€5.97) | €6 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.39) | €1.44 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (€3.92) | €4.26 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (€3.71) | €2.86 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€4.88) | €7 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (€2.89) | €2.60 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (€1.41) | €1.94 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.81) | €1.73 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (€2.16) | €3.19 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (€1.56) | €2.41 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (€1,895) | €1,945 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (€1,351) | €1,646 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (€217) | €242 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (€1,241) | €1,339 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (€862) | €1,021 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (€36) | €145 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (€29) | €36 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (€416) | €381 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (€109) | €156 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (€26) | €16 | + 55% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (€78) | €79 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (€40) | €32 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (€131) | €98 | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (€30,871) | €30,991 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (€1.75) | €1.98 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (€81) | €83 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (€4.98) | €4.32 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (€23) | €12 | + 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (€25) | €62 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (€3.56) | €5.98 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.22) | €5.22 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.20) | €6 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (€3.62) | €2.44 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.73) | €2.72 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 43% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Sweden | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (€43) | €57 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (€28) | €24 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (€84) | €107 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (€80) | €70 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€3.89) | €3.26 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (€579) | €684 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (€0.67) | €0.08 | + 739% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Netherlands
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