Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (£9) | £11 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (£6) | £5.79 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (£4.30) | £3.31 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (£0.95) | £0.85 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (£2.82) | £2.32 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (£2.70) | £1.93 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (£4.14) | £3.85 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (£2.17) | £1.82 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (£0.94) | £0.97 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (£1.30) | £1.76 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104 kr (£8) | £8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (£1.65) | £1.92 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (£1.17) | £0.96 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,452 kr (£1,396) | £1,794 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,967 kr (£957) | £1,336 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,150 kr (£92) | £132 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,424 kr (£914) | £1,041 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,498 kr (£600) | £868 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 786 kr (£63) | £109 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (£23) | £23 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,295 kr (£344) | £315 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (£82) | £85 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (£6) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 kr (£24) | £12 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (£69) | £68 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 320 kr (£26) | £30 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (£78) | £69 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (£105) | £71 | + 48% | |
| 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 | 216,183 kr (£17,292) | £20,092 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (£1.26) | £1.27 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 772 kr (£62) | £81 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (£4.72) | £3.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 224 kr (£18) | £83 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (£3.41) | £3.03 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (£2.48) | £1.41 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (£2.79) | £3.37 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.87) | £1.72 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (£1.46) | £1.43 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (£25) | £12 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 408 kr (£33) | £29 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (£20) | £20 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (£70) | £107 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (£65) | £54 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (£10) | £9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (£3.44) | £2.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (£4.94) | £4.37 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,671 kr (£374) | £387 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (£0.13) | £0.11 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (£37) | £33 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (£4.88) | £11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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