Cost of living in Sweden compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (kr 149) | kr 244 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (kr 104) | kr 136 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (kr 64) | kr 85 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (kr 17) | kr 24 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (kr 39) | kr 58 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (kr 37) | kr 49 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (kr 58) | kr 79 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (kr 32) | kr 35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (kr 19) | kr 25 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (kr 21) | kr 35 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (kr 119) | kr 198 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (kr 26) | kr 35 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (kr 19) | kr 32 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,491 kr (kr 21,001) | kr 21,796 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,231 kr (kr 14,586) | kr 17,733 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 kr (kr 774) | kr 2,385 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,444 kr (kr 14,804) | kr 15,082 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,113 kr (kr 10,365) | kr 12,704 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 kr (kr 349) | kr 2,195 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (kr 291) | kr 466 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (kr 3,995) | kr 7,561 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (kr 1,214) | kr 1,915 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (kr 60) | kr 137 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 kr (kr 321) | kr 462 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (kr 994) | kr 1,099 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (kr 424) | kr 537 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (kr 1,170) | kr 1,192 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (kr 1,343) | kr 1,621 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (kr 345,067) | kr 391,669 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 892 kr (kr 914) | kr 761 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (kr 75) | kr 65 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (kr 201) | kr 107 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (kr 316) | kr 792 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (kr 134) | kr 51 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (kr 92) | kr 38 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (kr 87) | kr 54 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 kr (kr 37) | kr 39 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (kr 29) | kr 26 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (kr 406) | kr 519 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Sweden | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (kr 431) | kr 511 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (kr 320) | kr 310 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (kr 655) | kr 523 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (kr 959) | kr 937 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (kr 226) | kr 165 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (kr 49) | kr 52 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (kr 67) | kr 108 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (kr 5,488) | kr 6,879 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (kr 2.05) | kr 1.11 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (kr 481) | kr 547 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (kr 74) | kr 141 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 215 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Norway
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