Cost of living in Sweden compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 kr (HK$100) | HK$68 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (HK$71) | HK$45 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (HK$52) | HK$45 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (HK$11) | HK$22 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (HK$31) | HK$34 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (HK$27) | HK$28 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (HK$41) | HK$90 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (HK$22) | HK$36 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (HK$10) | HK$32 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (HK$87) | HK$150 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (HK$17) | HK$19 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,714 kr (HK$14,971) | HK$36,855 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,675 kr (HK$10,606) | HK$23,568 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (HK$1,562) | HK$2,121 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,744 kr (HK$9,933) | HK$19,278 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,774 kr (HK$7,064) | HK$13,685 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (HK$1,019) | HK$1,558 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 328 kr (HK$237) | HK$173 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (HK$3,425) | HK$4,586 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (HK$1,039) | HK$1,267 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (HK$82) | HK$103 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (HK$188) | HK$100 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (HK$662) | HK$618 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (HK$318) | HK$332 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (HK$744) | HK$677 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,461 kr (HK$1,056) | HK$986 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 341,519 kr (HK$246,828) | HK$292,589 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (HK$15) | HK$23 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (HK$644) | HK$494 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (HK$51) | HK$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (HK$152) | HK$102 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (HK$182) | HK$351 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (HK$27) | HK$66 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (HK$25) | HK$29 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (HK$23) | HK$15 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (HK$14) | HK$21 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (HK$209) | HK$165 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Sweden | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (HK$337) | HK$312 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (HK$224) | HK$201 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (HK$824) | HK$450 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 898 kr (HK$649) | HK$536 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (HK$105) | HK$133 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (HK$32) | HK$41 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (HK$52) | HK$54 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (HK$5,461) | HK$3,000 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (HK$1.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 kr (HK$322) | HK$670 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (HK$49) | HK$71 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,548 prices entered by 208 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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