- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (£9) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (£6) | £5.59 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (£4.57) | £3.61 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (£0.97) | £0.87 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (£3.03) | £2.68 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (£2.64) | £1.92 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (£4.42) | £4.52 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (£2.21) | £1.97 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (£0.90) | £0.85 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (£1.44) | £1.76 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (£8) | £9 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.79) | £1.82 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (£1.67) | £0.92 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,837 kr (£1,515) | £1,858 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (£1,024) | £1,198 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (£100) | £157 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,431 kr (£971) | £1,145 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (£714) | £783 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (£59) | £145 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (£20) | £22 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (£340) | £338 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (£115) | £85 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (£24) | £11 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (£80) | £63 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (£79) | £70 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (£114) | £72 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (£17,335) | £18,349 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.25) | £1.24 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (£71) | £94 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (£4.33) | £3.33 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (£22) | £74 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (£3.27) | £3.48 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (£3.50) | £1.53 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (£2.50) | £3.22 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.96) | £1.80 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (£1.75) | £1.54 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (£26) | £13 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (£35) | £31 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (£22) | £21 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (£76) | £115 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (£64) | £54 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (£3.27) | £2.96 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (£5.21) | £4.36 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (£399) | £401 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (£0.08) | £0.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (£35) | £43 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (£5.34) | £10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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