- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (£10) | £11 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (£7) | £5.64 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (£4.62) | £3.72 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (£1.00) | £0.86 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (£2.90) | £2.64 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (£2.63) | £1.93 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (£4.31) | £4.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (£2.27) | £1.99 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (£0.94) | £0.82 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (£1.46) | £1.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (£8) | £9 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.83) | £1.85 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (£1.68) | £0.93 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,515 kr (£1,605) | £1,943 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (£1,094) | £1,248 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (£108) | £158 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (£1,027) | £1,245 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (£747) | £826 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (£67) | £122 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (£342) | £341 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (£100) | £86 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (£6) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (£26) | £11 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (£83) | £66 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (£32) | £33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (£82) | £72 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (£119) | £75 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,705 kr (£17,487) | £18,837 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.29) | £1.27 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (£73) | £98 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (£4.53) | £3.40 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (£22) | £75 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (£3.03) | £3.55 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (£3.51) | £1.53 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (£2.62) | £3.31 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.98) | £1.83 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (£1.83) | £1.56 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (£28) | £12 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (£37) | £31 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (£22) | £21 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (£83) | £107 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (£64) | £57 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (£11) | £9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (£3.31) | £3.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (£5.34) | £4.48 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (£407) | £400 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (£0.08) | £0.16 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (£37) | £46 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (£5.33) | £10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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