Prices in Sweden

What are the supermarket prices in Sweden? Is the cost of living in Sweden higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Sweden and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Sweden: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 15 hours ago)

Currency in Sweden Swedish krona (SEK). For 10 US dollars you can get 110 Swedish kronor. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.1 thousand Swedish kronor. And the other way around: For 100 Swedish kronor you can get 9.06 US dollars.

What are the different prices in the cities in Sweden? Look here: Prices in cities in Sweden

Prices: Eskilstuna   Karlstad   Lund   Örebro   Uppsala   Stockholm   Gothenburg   Gävle   Linköping   Jönköping  

Overall, it can be said that prices in Sweden are lower than in United States. Food is 22% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 11%. The cost of living in Sweden is less than in United States by about 28%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 13%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Sweden

Are hotels expensive in Sweden? How much will we pay for a room in Sweden?

The average price of accommodation in Sweden is $109 (SEK 1.2K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $36 (SEK 396) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $65 (SEK 719). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Sweden in $56 (SEK 621). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $85 (SEK 935) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $118 (SEK 1.31K) in Sweden If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $195 (SEK 2.15K)

If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Sweden? Check out prices in nearby countries: Aland Islands, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Norway.

Comparison of selected prices in Sweden with prices in United States:

fees

$100 ($45 - $218)
by half less than in United States

internet

$29 ($18.1 - $45)
by half less than in United States

jeans

$79 ($36 - $109)
by half more than in United States

average earnings

$2.68K
by half less than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$934 ($634 - $1.63K)
by half less than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.09K ($770 - $1.81K)
by half less than in United States

bread

$2.6 ($1.6 - $3.9)
26% is less expensive than in United States

cheese

$10.6 ($7.3 - $18.1)
18% is less expensive than in United States

rice

$3.3 ($1.8 - $4.5)
28% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$4.1 ($2.2 - $5.9)
16% is less expensive than in United States

bananas

$2.4 ($1.8 - $3.2)
by half more than in United States

wine

$9.1 ($6.8 - $13.6)
40% is less expensive than in United States

cheap restaurant

$11.3 ($8.2 - $18.1)
by half less than in United States

local beer

$6.8 ($4.5 - $8.2)
13% more than in United States

coffee

$3.9 ($2.2 - $5.4)
24% is less expensive than in United States

bottle of water

$1.9 ($1.4 - $2.7)
8.4% is less expensive than in United States

Burger King or a similar bar

$9.1 ($8.2 - $10.9)
16% is less expensive than in United States

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.5)
16% is less expensive than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Sweden

Has the price of bread increased in Sweden?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $1.8(SEK 20), 2011: $1.7(SEK 18.8), 2012: $1.9(SEK 21), 2013: $1.7(SEK 18.7), 2014: $1.9(SEK 21), 2015: $1.8(SEK 19.7), 2016: $1.9(SEK 21), 2017: $1.9(SEK 21), and 2018: $2.1(SEK 23).

Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $1.9(SEK 21), 2016: $1.9(SEK 21), 2017: $2(SEK 22), and 2018: $1.9(SEK 21)

Have prices increased in restaurants in Sweden?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $8.2(SEK 90), 2011: $7.3(SEK 81), 2012: $8.2(SEK 90), 2013: $7.7(SEK 85), 2014: $7.3(SEK 80), 2015: $8.2(SEK 90), 2016: $9.1(SEK 100), 2017: $9.1(SEK 100), and 2018: $10(SEK 110)

Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $535(SEK 5.9K), 2011: $486(SEK 5.37K), 2012: $527(SEK 5.82K), 2013: $589(SEK 6.5K), 2014: $587(SEK 6.48K), 2015: $658(SEK 7.26K), 2016: $742(SEK 8.18K), 2017: $775(SEK 8.55K), and 2018: $821(SEK 9.06K)