Cost of living in Sweden compared to Spain
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.50) | €3.82 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.36) | €1.00 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (€3.43) | €2.92 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (€3.32) | €2.16 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (€4.64) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.59) | €1.91 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.24) | €1.22 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.59) | €1.01 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€1.90) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr (€1.96) | €0.98 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr (€1,598) | €1,211 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr (€1,193) | €830 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (€94) | €128 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr (€1,092) | €782 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr (€810) | €581 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (€28) | €29 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (€336) | €349 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (€251) | €93 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (€24) | €11 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (€79) | €77 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (€37) | €29 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr (€91) | €84 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (€118) | €86 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (€25,335) | €26,622 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.84) | €1.71 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (€72) | €31 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€4.54) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (€11) | €8 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (€23) | €63 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (€3.35) | €3.94 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€2.64) | €2.47 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (€3.11) | €2.98 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (€2.69) | €1.93 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.06) | €1.92 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (€29) | €19 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 22% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Sweden | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (€40) | €32 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (€26) | €16 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (€86) | €50 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (€68) | €47 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (€14) | €9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€3.57) | €2.63 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (€6) | €4.38 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (€796) | €468 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (€0.11) | €0.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (€34) | €49 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (€5.91) | €5.08 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Spain
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