Cost of living in Sweden compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (CHF 5.76) | CHF 11 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.81 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (CHF 3.78) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.50 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (CHF 4.70) | CHF 10 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.33 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.27 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.33 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.87 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.35 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (CHF 1,826) | CHF 3,527 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (CHF 1,303) | CHF 2,866 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (CHF 209) | CHF 205 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (CHF 1,197) | CHF 2,179 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (CHF 831) | CHF 1,557 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (CHF 35) | CHF 94 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (CHF 28) | CHF 53 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (CHF 401) | CHF 305 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (CHF 105) | CHF 116 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (CHF 25) | CHF 30 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (CHF 75) | CHF 111 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (CHF 39) | CHF 64 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (CHF 87) | CHF 118 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (CHF 127) | CHF 184 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (CHF 29,761) | CHF 36,492 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.84 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (CHF 78) | CHF 78 | - 0% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (CHF 4.80) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (CHF 22) | CHF 26 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (CHF 24) | CHF 211 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (CHF 3.44) | CHF 5.94 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (CHF 3.10) | CHF 4.15 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (CHF 3.08) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.35 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (CHF 1.67) | CHF 4.98 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (CHF 27) | CHF 58 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Sweden | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (CHF 42) | CHF 71 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (CHF 27) | CHF 39 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (CHF 81) | CHF 101 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (CHF 77) | CHF 125 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (CHF 3.75) | CHF 5.21 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (CHF 559) | CHF 434 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (CHF 0.65) | CHF 0.33 | + 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (CHF 37) | CHF 88 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (CHF 5.99) | CHF 9 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland
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