Cost of living in Sweden compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (NZ$23) | NZ$25 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (NZ$2.53) | NZ$2.57 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (NZ$5.65) | NZ$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (NZ$4.90) | NZ$4.91 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (NZ$2.95) | NZ$4.07 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (NZ$3.18) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (NZ$3.94) | NZ$4.43 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (NZ$2.68) | NZ$2.81 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,059 kr (NZ$3,275) | NZ$3,942 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,231 kr (NZ$2,213) | NZ$3,266 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 kr (NZ$117) | NZ$217 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,444 kr (NZ$2,246) | NZ$2,548 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,113 kr (NZ$1,573) | NZ$2,173 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 kr (NZ$53) | NZ$156 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (NZ$44) | NZ$87 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (NZ$606) | NZ$598 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (NZ$184) | NZ$187 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 kr (NZ$49) | NZ$34 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (NZ$151) | NZ$142 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (NZ$69) | NZ$92 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (NZ$177) | NZ$197 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (NZ$204) | NZ$216 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (NZ$52,355) | NZ$46,501 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (NZ$2.86) | NZ$2.77 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 883 kr (NZ$137) | NZ$185 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (NZ$30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (NZ$48) | NZ$60 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (NZ$20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (NZ$14) | NZ$5.91 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (NZ$9) | NZ$2.72 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (NZ$4.47) | NZ$3.49 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (NZ$62) | NZ$38 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Sweden | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (NZ$65) | NZ$82 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (NZ$49) | NZ$42 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (NZ$99) | NZ$255 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (NZ$145) | NZ$133 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (NZ$34) | NZ$20 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (NZ$7) | NZ$5.92 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (NZ$833) | NZ$1,174 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (NZ$0.31) | NZ$0.51 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (NZ$73) | NZ$66 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (NZ$11) | NZ$40 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,480 prices entered by 174 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand
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