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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 1.01 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.99 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.61 USD
2.99 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.64 USD
2.54 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 18.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.48 USD
18.54 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.38 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Sweden.

11.63 USD
10.38 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.32 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.77 USD
11.32 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.6 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Sweden.

16.99 USD
6.60 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.97 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Sweden.

2.58 USD
1.97 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.36 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.81 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.36 USD
3.81 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.29 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Sweden.

3.08 USD
2.29 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 1.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.33 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.12 USD
2.33 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.74 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 USD
2.74 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.98 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.11 USD
9.98 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.45 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Sweden.

1.50 USD
1.45 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Sweden.

1.42 USD
1.33 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.64 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.57 USD
2.64 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.4 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Sweden.

1.43 USD
1.40 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.74 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 USD
2.74 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 3.13 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.95 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.13 USD
3.95 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.43 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4% lower in Sweden.

1.49 USD
1.43 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.2 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.9 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12% lower in Sweden.

4.43 USD
3.90 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.22 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Sweden.

2.33 USD
2.22 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.7 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Sweden.

7.75 USD
6.70 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.6 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.46 USD
6.60 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.49 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Sweden.

9.04 USD
8.49 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 75.47 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Sweden.

90.44 USD
75.47 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.26 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Sweden.

19.38 USD
12.26 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.1 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.78 USD
2.10 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 1.67 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 203.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 91.5 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 55% lower in Sweden.

203.50 USD
91.50 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.68 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.36 USD
3.68 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.21 USD in the United Kingdom and 48.11 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

37.21 USD
48.11 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.29 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.20 USD
2.29 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.19 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.17 USD
5.19 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 15.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.15 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Sweden.

15.50 USD
14.15 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 43.11 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Sweden.

54.90 USD
43.11 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15 USD in the United Kingdom and 32.52 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

15.00 USD
32.52 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 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 2641 USD in the United Kingdom and 1397 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Sweden.

2 641 USD
1 397 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 1872 USD in the United Kingdom and 1014 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Sweden.

1 872 USD
1 014 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 4706 USD in the United Kingdom and 2230 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Sweden.

4 706 USD
2 230 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 3175 USD in the United Kingdom and 1540 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Sweden.

3 175 USD
1 540 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.47 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 15537 USD in the United Kingdom and 10613 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Sweden.

15 537 USD
10 613 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 9485 USD in the United Kingdom and 6446 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32% lower in Sweden.

9 485 USD
6 446 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.3 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3918 USD in the United Kingdom and 3011 USD in Sweden. The average salary is 23.1% lower in Sweden.

3 918 USD
3 011 USD

Hotels

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

One star

113 USD
79.9 USD

Two stars

132 USD
93.5 USD

Three stars

143 USD
115 USD

Four stars

194 USD
132 USD

Five stars

362 USD
319 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1374 hotels • Sweden: 20 cities, 438 hotels

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