Cost of living in Sweden compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (44 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (31 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (22 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (5.21 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (13 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (10 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (4.70 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 kr (37 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (8 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (9 ₪) | 3.00 ₪ | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 26% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,155 kr (6,242 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,530 kr (4,652 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (361 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,261 kr (4,216 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,048 kr (3,111 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 551 kr (190 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 kr (112 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,049 kr (1,392 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,663 kr (1,259 ₪) | 564 ₪ | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 127 kr (44 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (77 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 519% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 48% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (316 ₪) | 311 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402 kr (138 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (341 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,246 kr (429 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,824 kr (101,716 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 859 kr (295 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 4% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (34 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kr (92 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (13 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (13 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (11 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 kr (110 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 391% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 26% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Sweden | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 kr (175 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (103 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 756 kr (260 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 769 kr (264 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 kr (56 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (24 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (3,263 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (0.45 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 390 kr (134 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (24 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 712 prices entered by 117 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory
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