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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.84 EUR (3.27 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.36 EUR
2.84 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.48 EUR (1.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.42 EUR (2.78 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.48 EUR
2.42 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.18 EUR (13.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.62 EUR (20.25 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.18 EUR
17.62 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.51 EUR (12.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.86 EUR (11.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Sweden.

10.51 EUR
9.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.93 EUR (9.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.76 EUR (12.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.93 EUR
10.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.35 EUR (17.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.28 EUR (7.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Sweden.

15.35 EUR
6.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.33 EUR (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.87 EUR (2.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Sweden.

2.33 EUR
1.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.49 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.63 EUR (4.17 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 EUR
3.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.18 EUR (2.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Sweden.

2.78 EUR
2.18 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.76 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.52 EUR (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Sweden.

25.76 EUR
22.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
2.21 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.6 EUR (2.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
2.60 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.33 EUR (8.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.49 EUR (10.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.33 EUR
9.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Sweden.

1.28 EUR
1.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.32 EUR (2.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 EUR (2.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.32 EUR
2.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
1.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.11 EUR (2.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.6 EUR (2.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.11 EUR
2.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.73 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.46 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.73 EUR
19.46 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.82 EUR (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.75 EUR (4.31 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.82 EUR
3.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.34 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.36 EUR (1.56 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.34 EUR
1.36 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 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 EUR (4.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.71 EUR (4.26 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Sweden.

4.00 EUR
3.71 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.1 EUR (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.11 EUR (2.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.10 EUR
2.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.37 EUR (7.32 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 9% lower in Sweden.

7.00 EUR
6.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.84 EUR (6.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.28 EUR (7.21 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.84 EUR
6.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.17 EUR (9.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.07 EUR (9.28 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Sweden.

8.17 EUR
8.07 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.71 EUR (93.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 71.74 EUR (82.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Sweden.

81.71 EUR
71.74 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.51 EUR (20.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.66 EUR (13.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Sweden.

17.51 EUR
11.66 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.61 EUR (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 EUR (2.3 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.61 EUR
2.00 EUR

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 1.58 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.49 EUR (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Sweden.

1.58 EUR
1.49 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.52 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.46 EUR (1.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Sweden.

1.52 EUR
1.46 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Sweden.

1.22 EUR
1.18 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.59 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 183.85 EUR (211.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 86.98 EUR (99.98 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Sweden.

183.85 EUR
86.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.5 EUR (4.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 EUR
3.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.62 EUR (38.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.73 EUR (52.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

33.62 EUR
45.73 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.98 EUR (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.98 EUR
2.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.67 EUR (5.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.93 EUR (5.67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.67 EUR
4.93 EUR

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 14.01 EUR (16.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.45 EUR (15.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4% lower in Sweden.

14.01 EUR
13.45 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.6 EUR (57.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.98 EUR (47.1 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Sweden.

49.60 EUR
40.98 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.55 EUR (15.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.91 EUR (35.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.55 EUR
30.91 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.91 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 2386 EUR (2742.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1328 EUR (1526.42 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Sweden.

2 386 EUR
1 328 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 1691 EUR (1943.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 963.73 EUR (1107.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43% lower in Sweden.

1 691 EUR
963.73 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 4252 EUR (4887.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2119 EUR (2436.04 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Sweden.

4 252 EUR
2 119 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 2869 EUR (3297.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1464 EUR (1682.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 49% lower in Sweden.

2 869 EUR
1 464 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.39 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 14037 EUR (16134.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10089 EUR (11595.98 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Sweden.

14 037 EUR
10 089 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 8569 EUR (9849.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6127 EUR (7042.61 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Sweden.

8 569 EUR
6 127 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.24 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3540 EUR (4069.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2863 EUR (3290.29 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 19.1% lower in Sweden.

3 540 EUR
2 863 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

139 EUR
61.3 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
71.4 EUR

Three stars

111 EUR
86.6 EUR

Four stars

144 EUR
94.8 EUR

Five stars

367 EUR
344 EUR

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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