Cost of living in Sweden compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 kr (NZ$21) | NZ$22 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (NZ$15) | NZ$15 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (NZ$2.36) | NZ$2.42 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (NZ$5.70) | NZ$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (NZ$4.61) | NZ$4.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (NZ$2.18) | NZ$4.04 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (NZ$2.98) | NZ$4.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (NZ$3.69) | NZ$4.10 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (NZ$3.06) | NZ$2.55 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,714 kr (NZ$3,159) | NZ$3,584 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,675 kr (NZ$2,238) | NZ$2,858 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (NZ$330) | NZ$202 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,744 kr (NZ$2,096) | NZ$2,583 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,774 kr (NZ$1,491) | NZ$1,932 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (NZ$215) | NZ$148 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 328 kr (NZ$50) | NZ$75 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (NZ$723) | NZ$673 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (NZ$219) | NZ$291 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (NZ$40) | NZ$34 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (NZ$140) | NZ$120 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (NZ$67) | NZ$95 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (NZ$157) | NZ$166 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,461 kr (NZ$223) | NZ$210 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 341,519 kr (NZ$52,089) | NZ$40,505 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (NZ$3.18) | NZ$2.71 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (NZ$136) | NZ$119 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (NZ$32) | NZ$5.00 | + 542% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (NZ$38) | NZ$63 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (NZ$5.66) | NZ$7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (NZ$5.25) | NZ$6 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (NZ$5.68) | NZ$8 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (NZ$4.86) | NZ$3.37 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (NZ$2.94) | NZ$4.03 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (NZ$44) | NZ$39 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (NZ$71) | NZ$83 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (NZ$47) | NZ$39 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (NZ$174) | NZ$136 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 898 kr (NZ$137) | NZ$116 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (NZ$7) | NZ$5.78 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76 kr (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (NZ$1,152) | NZ$1,278 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (NZ$0.30) | NZ$0.44 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 kr (NZ$68) | NZ$72 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$39 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,886 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand
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