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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.17 PLN (2.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.35 PLN (3.32 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.17 PLN
12.35 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.4 PLN (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.51 PLN (2.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.40 PLN
10.51 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.52 PLN (14.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 76.59 PLN (20.6 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

52.52 PLN
76.59 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.32 PLN (12.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.87 PLN (11.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Sweden.

45.32 PLN
42.87 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.19 PLN (9.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 46.76 PLN (12.58 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.19 PLN
46.76 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.22 PLN (17.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.28 PLN (7.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Sweden.

66.22 PLN
27.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.07 PLN (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.13 PLN (2.19 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Sweden.

10.07 PLN
8.13 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.09 PLN (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 15.76 PLN (4.24 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.09 PLN
15.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.98 PLN (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.48 PLN (2.55 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Sweden.

11.98 PLN
9.48 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 110.06 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 96.19 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Sweden.

110.06 PLN
96.19 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.38 PLN (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.62 PLN (2.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.38 PLN
9.62 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.84 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.3 PLN (3.04 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.84 PLN
11.30 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.62 PLN (8.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.23 PLN (11.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.62 PLN
41.23 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.84 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6 PLN (1.61 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.84 PLN
6.00 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.54 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.48 PLN (1.48 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Sweden.

5.54 PLN
5.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.02 PLN (2.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.91 PLN (2.94 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.02 PLN
10.91 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.59 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.78 PLN (1.55 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.59 PLN
5.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.11 PLN (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.31 PLN (3.04 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.11 PLN
11.31 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 71.48 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 83.15 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United Kingdom.

71.48 PLN
83.15 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.19 PLN (3.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.3 PLN (4.38 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.19 PLN
16.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.79 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.9 PLN (1.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.79 PLN
5.90 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.13 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.27 PLN (4.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.11 PLN (4.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Sweden.

17.27 PLN
16.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.06 PLN (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.17 PLN (2.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.06 PLN
9.17 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.21 PLN (8.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.67 PLN (7.44 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Sweden.

30.21 PLN
27.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.18 PLN (6.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.28 PLN (7.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.18 PLN
27.28 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.25 PLN (9.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.08 PLN (9.44 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Sweden.

35.25 PLN
35.08 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 352.49 PLN (94.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 311.78 PLN (83.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Sweden.

352.49 PLN
311.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.53 PLN (20.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50.66 PLN (13.63 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Sweden.

75.53 PLN
50.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.95 PLN (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.69 PLN (2.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.95 PLN
8.69 PLN

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 6.73 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.37 PLN (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Sweden.

6.73 PLN
6.37 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.5 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.24 PLN (1.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4% lower in Sweden.

6.50 PLN
6.24 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.23 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.02 PLN (1.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4% lower in Sweden.

5.23 PLN
5.02 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.57 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 793.1 PLN (213.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 378.03 PLN (101.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Sweden.

793.10 PLN
378.03 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.09 PLN (3.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.2 PLN (4.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.09 PLN
15.20 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 145.02 PLN (39.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 198.76 PLN (53.48 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United Kingdom.

145.02 PLN
198.76 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.45 PLN (2.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.56 PLN
9.45 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.14 PLN (5.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.43 PLN (5.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.14 PLN
21.43 PLN

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 60.43 PLN (16.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 58.46 PLN (15.73 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Sweden.

60.43 PLN
58.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.96 PLN (57.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 178.11 PLN (47.92 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Sweden.

213.96 PLN
178.11 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.46 PLN (15.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 134.35 PLN (36.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.46 PLN
134.35 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.89 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 10292 PLN (2768.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5772 PLN (1552.84 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Sweden.

10 292 PLN
5 772 PLN

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 7294 PLN (1962.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4188 PLN (1126.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Sweden.

7 294 PLN
4 188 PLN

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 18342 PLN (4934.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9211 PLN (2478.2 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Sweden.

18 342 PLN
9 211 PLN

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 12374 PLN (3329.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6364 PLN (1712.12 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Sweden.

12 374 PLN
6 364 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.38 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 60554 PLN (16291.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43847 PLN (11796.69 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Sweden.

60 554 PLN
43 847 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36965 PLN (9945.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26629 PLN (7164.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28% lower in Sweden.

36 965 PLN
26 629 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.23 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15272 PLN (4108.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12441 PLN (3347.24 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 18.5% lower in Sweden.

15 272 PLN
12 441 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

595 PLN
262 PLN

Two stars

454 PLN
305 PLN

Three stars

474 PLN
370 PLN

Four stars

616 PLN
405 PLN

Five stars

1 567 PLN
1 469 PLN

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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