Cost of living in Sweden compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 kr (NZ$24) | NZ$25 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 kr (NZ$19) | NZ$16 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (NZ$2.90) | NZ$2.25 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 kr (NZ$5.42) | NZ$5.09 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (NZ$3.34) | NZ$4.05 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (NZ$3.23) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 127 kr (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (NZ$4.53) | NZ$4.63 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (NZ$3.31) | NZ$2.94 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,294 kr (NZ$3,483) | NZ$3,887 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,221 kr (NZ$2,441) | NZ$2,922 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 730 kr (NZ$125) | NZ$203 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,155 kr (NZ$2,601) | NZ$2,513 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,441 kr (NZ$1,963) | NZ$2,011 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (NZ$63) | NZ$169 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 203 kr (NZ$35) | NZ$79 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (NZ$765) | NZ$745 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (NZ$216) | NZ$194 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 373 kr (NZ$64) | NZ$39 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,120 kr (NZ$192) | NZ$141 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (NZ$77) | NZ$91 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,440 kr (NZ$247) | NZ$211 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,258 kr (NZ$216) | NZ$204 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (NZ$53,843) | NZ$47,093 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (NZ$3.15) | NZ$2.79 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 881 kr (NZ$151) | NZ$186 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (NZ$17) | NZ$15 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (NZ$25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (NZ$56) | NZ$70 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 kr (NZ$6) | NZ$2.97 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (NZ$4.53) | NZ$3.30 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 376 kr (NZ$64) | NZ$39 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 kr (NZ$85) | NZ$75 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 kr (NZ$51) | NZ$40 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (NZ$158) | NZ$251 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (NZ$160) | NZ$118 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 186 kr (NZ$32) | NZ$20 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (NZ$10) | NZ$5.68 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (NZ$749) | NZ$1,174 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (NZ$0.34) | NZ$0.51 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 551 kr (NZ$95) | NZ$71 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 kr (NZ$13) | NZ$40 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,194 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand
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