- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (£9) | £10 | - 10% | |
| 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 | 52 kr (£4.44) | £3.65 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (£0.95) | £0.86 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (£2.88) | £2.64 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (£2.59) | £1.98 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (£4.72) | £4.45 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (£2.17) | £1.95 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (£0.90) | £0.85 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (£1.43) | £1.80 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.79) | £1.79 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (£1.57) | £0.90 | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,672 kr (£1,499) | £1,783 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,308 kr (£1,044) | £1,177 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kr (£93) | £157 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,791 kr (£1,000) | £1,065 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,408 kr (£713) | £740 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (£55) | £149 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (£20) | £21 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,187 kr (£355) | £332 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,356 kr (£115) | £82 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (£5.56) | £6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 kr (£21) | £11 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (£78) | £64 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 384 kr (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 930 kr (£79) | £69 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,366 kr (£116) | £73 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,950 kr (£17,726) | £18,362 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.23) | £1.19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 832 kr (£71) | £101 | - 30% | |
| 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) | 55 kr (£4.70) | £3.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 kr (£8) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (£22) | £70 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (£3.54) | £3.22 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (£3.33) | £1.59 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (£2.64) | £3.41 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (£1.90) | £1.76 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.58) | £1.55 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (£26) | £14 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375 kr (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (£22) | £21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 793 kr (£67) | £124 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 kr (£61) | £55 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (£11) | £9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (£3.36) | £2.96 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (£5.28) | £4.41 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,697 kr (£398) | £416 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (£0.08) | £0.19 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 441 kr (£37) | £45 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (£5.21) | £10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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