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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.54 USD
2.88 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.45 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
2.45 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.84 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.11 USD
17.84 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.99 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Sweden.

11.31 USD
9.99 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.89 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.53 USD
10.89 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.36 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Sweden.

16.53 USD
6.36 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.89 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Sweden.

2.51 USD
1.89 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.27 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.67 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.27 USD
3.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.21 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Sweden.

2.99 USD
2.21 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 25.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Sweden.

29.61 USD
25.88 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.24 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.09 USD
2.24 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.63 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.46 USD
2.63 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.6 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.89 USD
9.60 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.4 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Sweden.

1.46 USD
1.40 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.28 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Sweden.

1.38 USD
1.28 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.50 USD
2.54 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.35 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Sweden.

1.40 USD
1.35 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.63 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.27 USD
2.63 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 22.37 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.23 USD
22.37 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.8 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 USD
3.80 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.37 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Sweden.

1.45 USD
1.37 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.75 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13% lower in Sweden.

4.31 USD
3.75 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.14 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Sweden.

2.26 USD
2.14 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.45 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Sweden.

7.54 USD
6.45 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.36 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.28 USD
6.36 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.17 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Sweden.

8.80 USD
8.17 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.98 USD in the United Kingdom and 72.64 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Sweden.

87.98 USD
72.64 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.85 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.8 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Sweden.

18.85 USD
11.80 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.03 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.73 USD
2.03 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.71 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Sweden.

1.81 USD
1.71 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.68 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4% lower in Sweden.

1.75 USD
1.68 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.35 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Sweden.

1.41 USD
1.35 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 197.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 88.07 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Sweden.

197.95 USD
88.07 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.27 USD
3.54 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 46.31 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

36.20 USD
46.31 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.2 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 USD
2.20 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.99 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Sweden.

5.03 USD
4.99 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Sweden.

15.08 USD
13.62 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 41.49 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Sweden.

53.40 USD
41.49 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.3 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.59 USD
31.30 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.03 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2569 USD in the United Kingdom and 1345 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Sweden.

2 569 USD
1 345 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 1821 USD in the United Kingdom and 975.78 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Sweden.

1 821 USD
975.78 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 4578 USD in the United Kingdom and 2146 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Sweden.

4 578 USD
2 146 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 3089 USD in the United Kingdom and 1483 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 52% lower in Sweden.

3 089 USD
1 483 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.48 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 15114 USD in the United Kingdom and 10215 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Sweden.

15 114 USD
10 215 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 9226 USD in the United Kingdom and 6204 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Sweden.

9 226 USD
6 204 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.32 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3812 USD in the United Kingdom and 2898 USD in Sweden. The average salary is 24% lower in Sweden.

3 812 USD
2 898 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
70.5 USD

Two stars

122 USD
82 USD

Three stars

128 USD
99.6 USD

Four stars

166 USD
109 USD

Five stars

422 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) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels

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