Cost of living in Sweden compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 kr (kr 145) | kr 216 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (kr 104) | kr 133 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 kr (kr 73) | kr 75 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (kr 46) | kr 51 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (kr 43) | kr 44 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (kr 60) | kr 65 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (kr 31) | kr 31 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (kr 21) | kr 34 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (kr 122) | kr 186 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (kr 24) | kr 39 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (kr 17) | kr 30 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,635 kr (kr 22,521) | kr 22,284 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,446 kr (kr 16,078) | kr 16,773 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,669 kr (kr 2,778) | kr 2,455 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,069 kr (kr 14,645) | kr 14,003 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,849 kr (kr 10,252) | kr 11,419 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 481 kr (kr 500) | kr 1,329 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 333 kr (kr 347) | kr 462 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,304 kr (kr 4,480) | kr 4,482 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 kr (kr 1,457) | kr 1,892 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (kr 101) | kr 105 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 244 kr (kr 254) | kr 262 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 883 kr (kr 919) | kr 878 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (kr 460) | kr 446 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (kr 1,071) | kr 1,079 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,506 kr (kr 1,568) | kr 1,210 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 346,872 kr (kr 361,071) | kr 377,982 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 918 kr (kr 955) | kr 815 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (kr 73) | kr 100 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (kr 219) | kr 135 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (kr 262) | kr 496 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (kr 39) | kr 54 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (kr 36) | kr 43 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (kr 39) | kr 57 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (kr 33) | kr 39 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (kr 20) | kr 31 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 315 kr (kr 328) | kr 423 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 498 kr (kr 518) | kr 743 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 315 kr (kr 328) | kr 315 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (kr 1,186) | kr 837 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 901 kr (kr 938) | kr 1,046 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (kr 150) | kr 167 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (kr 46) | kr 47 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76 kr (kr 79) | kr 103 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (kr 7,865) | kr 4,611 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (kr 2.04) | kr 0.96 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436 kr (kr 454) | kr 476 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (kr 72) | kr 148 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in Norway
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