Cost of living in Sweden compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 kr (45 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (32 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (25 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (5.29 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (4.88 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119 kr (41 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,181 kr (6,216 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,540 kr (4,287 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (739 ₪) | 650 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,809 kr (4,379 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,153 kr (3,129 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (482 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 295 kr (101 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (1,620 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (491 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (39 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (89 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,034 kr (354 ₪) | 328 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (147 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (365 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,444 kr (494 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,692 kr (100,405 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 833 kr (285 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (24 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (72 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (86 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (11 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (99 ₪) | 66 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Sweden | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (160 ₪) | 155 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 311 kr (106 ₪) | 91 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (390 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 kr (313 ₪) | 279 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (49 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (16 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (24 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (2,583 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (0.67 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 412 kr (141 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (23 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,014 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.34187
ILS
/
SEK
Cost of living in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Israel
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