Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (£10) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (£7) | £5.88 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (£4.92) | £3.31 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (£1.18) | £0.86 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (£3.05) | £2.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (£2.73) | £2.08 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (£4.83) | £4.09 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (£2.42) | £1.93 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (£1.00) | £0.90 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (£1.43) | £1.71 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (£10) | £8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (£1.84) | £1.95 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (£1.14) | £0.97 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,770 kr (£1,474) | £1,801 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,188 kr (£1,071) | £1,273 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (£109) | £147 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,605 kr (£1,020) | £1,276 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (£717) | £1,086 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (£37) | £98 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 189 kr (£17) | £22 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,108 kr (£361) | £322 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,078 kr (£95) | £73 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 kr (£4.17) | £6 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (£18) | £12 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (£87) | £72 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 412 kr (£36) | £33 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,087 kr (£96) | £78 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,214 kr (£107) | £76 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 258,244 kr (£22,699) | £20,228 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.26) | £1.20 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (£63) | £98 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (£4.62) | £3.19 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (£10) | £9 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (£21) | £81 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (£3.26) | £3.41 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (£2.37) | £1.58 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (£2.28) | £3.36 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (£2.07) | £1.83 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.66) | £1.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (£27) | £13 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 362 kr (£32) | £30 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 kr (£23) | £20 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (£79) | £133 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642 kr (£56) | £58 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (£11) | £9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (£3.57) | £3.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (£5.69) | £4.70 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (£464) | £429 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (£0.32) | £0.14 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352 kr (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (£5.66) | £11 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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