Restaurant prices in Sweden

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Sweden? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Sweden? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Sweden?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 11.3 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 9.1 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 73 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 13.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Sweden, including cheap restaurant, a better restaurant for a couple, Burger King or a similar bar, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, or imported beer


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


What currency is used in Sweden and what is the conversion rate?

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 9.07 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  


Price cheap restaurant $11.3 ($8.2 - $18.1)

cheap restaurant

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

Price local beer $6.8 ($4.5 - $8.2)

local beer

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

Price coffee $3.9 ($2.2 - $5.4)

coffee

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

Price bottle of water $1.9 ($1.4 - $2.7)

bottle of water

$1.9 ($1.4 - $2.7)
8.3% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $9.1 ($8.2 - $10.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

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

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $2.1 ($1.3 - $3.5)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.5)
15% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Sweden
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Sweden:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $11.3 (SEK 125)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $73 (SEK 800)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9.1 (SEK 100)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $6.8 (SEK 75)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $6.3 (SEK 70)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.1 (SEK 23)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.9 (SEK 21)
  8. Cappuccino $3.9 (SEK 43)
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.7 (SEK 30)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.7 (SEK 30)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Sweden

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.6(SEK 29), 2012: $2.7(SEK 30), 2013: $2.7(SEK 30), 2014: $2.8(SEK 31), 2015: $2.9(SEK 32), 2016: $3.1(SEK 34), 2017: $3.2(SEK 35), and 2018: $3.2(SEK 35)

Sweden price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Sweden price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $45(SEK 500), 2011: $45(SEK 500), 2012: $45(SEK 500), 2013: $50(SEK 550), 2014: $45(SEK 500), 2015: $54(SEK 600), 2016: $54(SEK 600), 2017: $54(SEK 600), and 2018: $54(SEK 600)

Sweden price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Sweden price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $3.6(SEK 40), 2011: $4.5(SEK 50), 2012: $5(SEK 55), 2013: $4.7(SEK 51), 2014: $5(SEK 55), 2015: $5.4(SEK 60), 2016: $5.4(SEK 60), 2017: $5.4(SEK 60), and 2018: $5.9(SEK 65).

Sweden price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Sweden price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Sweden?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.7(SEK 18.7), 2011: $1.6(SEK 17.8), 2012: $1.3(SEK 14.6), 2013: $1.6(SEK 17.5), 2014: $1.5(SEK 16.6), 2015: $1.7(SEK 18.3), 2016: $1.7(SEK 18.9), 2017: $1.7(SEK 18.6), and 2018: $1.9(SEK 20) in recent years

Sweden price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Sweden price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.5(SEK 16.3), 2011: $1.5(SEK 17.1), 2012: $1.3(SEK 13.9), 2013: $1.4(SEK 15.7), 2014: $1.3(SEK 14.6), 2015: $1.5(SEK 17), 2016: $1.5(SEK 16.9), 2017: $1.6(SEK 17.3), and 2018: $1.6(SEK 18.1)

Sweden price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Sweden price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com