Cost of living in Sweden compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (NZ$23) | NZ$25 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99 kr (NZ$16) | NZ$16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (NZ$2.58) | NZ$2.49 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (NZ$5.76) | NZ$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (NZ$4.99) | NZ$4.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (NZ$3.01) | NZ$4.03 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (NZ$3.25) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (NZ$4.01) | NZ$4.43 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (NZ$2.73) | NZ$2.81 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,971 kr (NZ$3,485) | NZ$4,192 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,563 kr (NZ$2,310) | NZ$3,356 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,291 kr (NZ$363) | NZ$217 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,782 kr (NZ$2,345) | NZ$2,542 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,628 kr (NZ$1,527) | NZ$2,198 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,034 kr (NZ$323) | NZ$156 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (NZ$45) | NZ$87 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (NZ$618) | NZ$598 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (NZ$188) | NZ$187 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 kr (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 kr (NZ$48) | NZ$34 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (NZ$154) | NZ$142 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (NZ$70) | NZ$92 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (NZ$181) | NZ$197 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (NZ$208) | NZ$216 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (NZ$53,404) | NZ$46,501 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (NZ$2.92) | NZ$2.77 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 kr (NZ$140) | NZ$186 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (NZ$31) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (NZ$49) | NZ$60 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (NZ$21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (NZ$14) | NZ$5.70 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$2.83 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (NZ$4.56) | NZ$3.49 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (NZ$63) | NZ$38 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (NZ$67) | NZ$82 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (NZ$50) | NZ$42 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (NZ$101) | NZ$255 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (NZ$148) | NZ$133 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (NZ$35) | NZ$20 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (NZ$8) | NZ$5.89 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (NZ$849) | NZ$1,174 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (NZ$0.32) | NZ$0.51 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (NZ$74) | NZ$66 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$40 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,532 prices entered by 174 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand
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