Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71 kr (£5.61) | £3.42 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (£1.10) | £0.92 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (£3.14) | £2.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (£3.24) | £2.08 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (£4.52) | £4.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (£2.22) | £2.04 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (£1.06) | £0.82 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (£1.33) | £1.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 kr (£10) | £8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (£1.81) | £1.95 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (£1.52) | £1.08 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,279 kr (£1,295) | £2,062 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,092 kr (£1,041) | £1,530 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 915 kr (£73) | £178 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,977 kr (£793) | £1,273 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,778 kr (£539) | £1,034 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 kr (£34) | £129 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 260 kr (£21) | £25 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (£258) | £272 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (£195) | £87 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 133 kr (£11) | £6 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (£13) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (£71) | £66 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 kr (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 838 kr (£67) | £74 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (£94) | £76 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (£20,767) | £22,836 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (£1.64) | £1.71 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 768 kr (£61) | £92 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (£5.54) | £3.27 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (£16) | £86 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (£2.72) | £3.43 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kr (£1.95) | £1.67 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.62) | £3.51 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (£1.73) | £2.14 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (£2.02) | £1.51 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (£22) | £13 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464 kr (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 291 kr (£23) | £22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (£64) | £113 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 902 kr (£72) | £61 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (£11) | £10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (£3.26) | £3.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 kr (£6) | £5.14 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (£755) | £537 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (£0.13) | £0.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 344 kr (£27) | £38 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (£5.42) | £12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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