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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 more 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 2.86 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.54 USD
2.86 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.43 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
2.43 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.13 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.73 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.13 USD
17.73 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.93 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Sweden.

11.33 USD
9.93 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.83 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.55 USD
10.83 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.32 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Sweden.

16.55 USD
6.32 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.88 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Sweden.

2.52 USD
1.88 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.27 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.65 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.27 USD
3.65 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.19 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 27% lower in Sweden.

3.00 USD
2.19 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 1.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.23 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.10 USD
2.23 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.46 USD
2.62 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.55 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.90 USD
9.55 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.39 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Sweden.

1.46 USD
1.39 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.27 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 8% lower in Sweden.

1.38 USD
1.27 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.53 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.50 USD
2.53 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.34 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Sweden.

1.40 USD
1.34 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.62 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.28 USD
2.62 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 3.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.77 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.05 USD
3.77 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 4.32 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.73 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Sweden.

4.32 USD
3.73 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.12 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Sweden.

2.27 USD
2.12 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.41 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Sweden.

7.55 USD
6.41 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.32 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.29 USD
6.32 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.12 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Sweden.

8.81 USD
8.12 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 72.2 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Sweden.

88.11 USD
72.20 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.73 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Sweden.

18.88 USD
11.73 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.01 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.74 USD
2.01 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 1.7 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 198.24 USD in the United Kingdom and 87.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Sweden.

198.24 USD
87.54 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.52 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.27 USD
3.52 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.25 USD in the United Kingdom and 46.03 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

36.25 USD
46.03 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.19 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.14 USD
2.19 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.96 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Sweden.

5.03 USD
4.96 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 15.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.54 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Sweden.

15.10 USD
13.54 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 41.24 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Sweden.

53.48 USD
41.24 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.11 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.61 USD
31.11 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.04 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 2572 USD in the United Kingdom and 1337 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 48% lower in Sweden.

2 572 USD
1 337 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 1823 USD in the United Kingdom and 969.92 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Sweden.

1 823 USD
969.92 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 4585 USD in the United Kingdom and 2133 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Sweden.

4 585 USD
2 133 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 3093 USD in the United Kingdom and 1474 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Sweden.

3 093 USD
1 474 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.49 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 15136 USD in the United Kingdom and 10154 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Sweden.

15 136 USD
10 154 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 9240 USD in the United Kingdom and 6167 USD in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Sweden.

9 240 USD
6 167 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 3817 USD in the United Kingdom and 2881 USD in Sweden. The average salary is 24.5% lower in Sweden.

3 817 USD
2 881 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
85.8 USD

Two stars

138 USD
91.8 USD

Three stars

163 USD
126 USD

Four stars

227 USD
138 USD

Five stars

491 USD
336 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1231 hotels • Sweden: 20 cities, 411 hotels

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