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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Sweden

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

USDEURSEK

Germany vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.25 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.44 USD in Germany and 3.63 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Germany.

3.44 USD
3.63 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 USD in Germany and 3.07 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Germany.

2.12 USD
3.07 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.41 USD in Germany and 19.69 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Germany.

19.41 USD
19.69 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.09 USD in Germany and 12.91 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Germany.

7.09 USD
12.91 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.01 USD in Germany and 13.7 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Germany.

12.01 USD
13.70 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.28 USD in Germany and 8.17 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Sweden.

10.28 USD
8.17 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.18 USD in Germany and 2.27 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 48% lower in Germany.

1.18 USD
2.27 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.09 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.81 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

4.09 USD
4.81 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.88 USD in Germany and 2.36 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Germany.

1.88 USD
2.36 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.91 USD in Germany and 25.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Germany.

13.91 USD
25.88 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.65 USD in Germany and 2.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 37% lower in Germany.

1.65 USD
2.62 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.1 USD in Germany and 3.43 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Germany.

2.10 USD
3.43 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.95 USD in Germany and 12.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Sweden.

14.95 USD
12.62 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 USD in Germany and 1.79 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 24% lower in Germany.

1.36 USD
1.79 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.74 USD in Germany and 1.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Germany.

1.74 USD
1.88 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 USD in Germany and 3.5 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Germany.

2.67 USD
3.50 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.06 USD in Germany and 2.04 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1% lower in Sweden.

2.06 USD
2.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.29 USD in Germany and 4.06 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 19% lower in Germany.

3.29 USD
4.06 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.1 USD in Germany and 22.37 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Germany.

15.10 USD
22.37 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.92 USD in Germany and 4.72 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Germany.

3.92 USD
4.72 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.1 USD in Germany and 1.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Germany.

1.10 USD
1.62 USD

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.56 USD in Germany and 5.19 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Germany.

4.56 USD
5.19 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.57 USD in Germany and 3.3 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Sweden.

3.57 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.32 USD in Germany and 8.28 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Germany.

5.32 USD
8.28 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.73 USD in Germany and 8.55 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Germany.

4.73 USD
8.55 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14.17 USD in Germany and 11.83 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Sweden.

14.17 USD
11.83 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.72 USD in Germany and 107.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Germany.

82.72 USD
107.54 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.72 USD in Germany and 16.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Sweden.

17.72 USD
16.62 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.06 USD in Germany and 2.64 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Sweden.

3.06 USD
2.64 USD

Fuel

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Germany vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in Germany than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 USD in Germany and 1.77 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Sweden.

1.89 USD
1.77 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.98 USD in Germany and 1.65 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Sweden.

1.98 USD
1.65 USD

LPG 1L

1.23 USD
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times less for transportation in Germany than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.72 USD in Germany and 114 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Germany.

69.72 USD
114.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.14 USD in Germany and 4.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Germany.

4.14 USD
4.62 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 43.43 USD in Germany and 63.45 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Germany.

43.43 USD
63.45 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.72 USD in Germany and 1.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Sweden.

2.72 USD
1.88 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.91 USD in Germany and 6.35 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Germany.

5.91 USD
6.35 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Sweden - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.07 USD in Germany and 18.55 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Germany.

15.07 USD
18.55 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.15 USD in Germany and 49.66 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Germany.

39.15 USD
49.66 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.86 USD in Germany and 38.48 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

28.86 USD
38.48 USD

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.01 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Sweden.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1484 USD in Germany and 1596 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7% lower in Germany.

1 484 USD
1 596 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1109 USD in Germany and 1040 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Sweden.

1 109 USD
1 040 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2792 USD in Germany and 2840 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Germany.

2 792 USD
2 840 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1996 USD in Germany and 1798 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Sweden.

1 996 USD
1 798 USD

Flats for sale

USDEURSEK

Germany vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.24 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in Sweden.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8703 USD in Germany and 12053 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Germany.

8 703 USD
12 053 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6247 USD in Germany and 6450 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Germany.

6 247 USD
6 450 USD

Salary

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Germany vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3571 USD in Germany and 3565 USD in Sweden. The average salary is 0.2% lower in Sweden.

3 571 USD
3 565 USD

Hotels

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Germany vs. Sweden - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

98.6 USD
70.5 USD

Two stars

96.9 USD
82 USD

Three stars

112 USD
99.6 USD

Four stars

132 USD
109 USD

Five stars

430 USD
395 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels

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