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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

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in Germany and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Germany.

2.91 EUR
3.02 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.09 USD) in Germany and 2.55 EUR (2.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Germany.

1.79 EUR
2.55 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.22 USD) in Germany and 16.39 EUR (19.17 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Sweden.

16.43 EUR
16.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.02 USD) in Germany and 10.74 EUR (12.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
10.74 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.88 USD) in Germany and 11.41 EUR (13.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11% lower in Germany.

10.16 EUR
11.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.18 USD) in Germany and 6.8 EUR (7.96 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Sweden.

8.70 EUR
6.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Germany.

3.46 EUR
4.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Germany and 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
1.96 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.89 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 22.13 EUR (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Germany.

11.89 EUR
22.13 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Germany and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Germany.

1.40 EUR
2.18 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Germany.

1.78 EUR
2.86 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.8 USD) in Germany and 10.51 EUR (12.29 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Sweden.

12.65 EUR
10.51 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Germany and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.49 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Germany and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR
1.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Germany and 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Germany.

2.26 EUR
2.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Germany and 1.7 EUR (1.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Sweden.

1.74 EUR
1.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.25 USD) in Germany and 3.38 EUR (3.95 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Germany.

2.78 EUR
3.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.91 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 19.13 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Germany.

12.91 EUR
19.13 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.88 USD) in Germany and 3.93 EUR (4.6 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Germany.

3.32 EUR
3.93 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Germany and 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Germany.

0.93 EUR
1.35 EUR

Restaurant

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.51 USD) in Germany and 4.32 EUR (5.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Germany.

3.86 EUR
4.32 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 2.75 EUR (3.22 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Sweden.

3.02 EUR
2.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.26 USD) in Germany and 6.89 EUR (8.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Germany.

4.50 EUR
6.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Germany and 7.12 EUR (8.32 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
7.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.02 USD) in Germany and 9.85 EUR (11.52 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Sweden.

11.99 EUR
9.85 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.87 USD) in Germany and 89.52 EUR (104.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Germany.

70.00 EUR
89.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.54 USD) in Germany and 13.83 EUR (16.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Sweden.

15.00 EUR
13.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Germany and 2.2 EUR (2.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Sweden.

2.59 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURSEKUSD

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 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Sweden.

1.62 EUR
1.51 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Sweden.

1.69 EUR
1.41 EUR

LPG 1L

1.06 EUR
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Transportation

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.49 times less for transportation in Germany than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (69.01 USD) in Germany and 94.89 EUR (110.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Germany.

59.00 EUR
94.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Germany and 3.85 EUR (4.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Germany.

3.50 EUR
3.85 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.98 USD) in Germany and 52.82 EUR (61.78 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

36.75 EUR
52.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Germany and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Sweden.

2.30 EUR
1.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Germany and 5.28 EUR (6.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Germany.

5.00 EUR
5.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURSEKUSD

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 12.75 EUR (14.91 USD) in Germany and 15.44 EUR (18.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Germany.

12.75 EUR
15.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.75 USD) in Germany and 41.34 EUR (48.36 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
41.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.56 USD) in Germany and 32.03 EUR (37.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
32.03 EUR

Flats for rent

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 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 1256 EUR (1469.2 USD) in Germany and 1329 EUR (1554.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Germany.

1 256 EUR
1 329 EUR

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 938.38 EUR (1097.55 USD) in Germany and 866.14 EUR (1013.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Sweden.

938.38 EUR
866.14 EUR

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 2363 EUR (2763.65 USD) in Germany and 2364 EUR (2765.26 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0% lower in Germany.

2 363 EUR
2 364 EUR

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 1689 EUR (1975.2 USD) in Germany and 1496 EUR (1750.13 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Sweden.

1 689 EUR
1 496 EUR

Flats for sale

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.22 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 7365 EUR (8614.27 USD) in Germany and 10034 EUR (11735.42 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Germany.

7 365 EUR
10 034 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6183.69 USD) in Germany and 5369 EUR (6279.73 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR
5 369 EUR

Salary

EURSEKUSD

Germany vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.02 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3534.22 USD) in Germany and 2968 EUR (3470.88 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 1.8% lower in Sweden.

3 022 EUR
2 968 EUR

Hotels

EURSEKUSD

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

One star

84.3 EUR
60.3 EUR

Two stars

82.9 EUR
70.1 EUR

Three stars

96.1 EUR
85.1 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
93.2 EUR

Five stars

368 EUR
338 EUR

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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