Prices and Cost of Living in Sweden
Travel Budget Calculator
Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Sweden. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.
Backpacker's budget
Traveling with a backpack
from 62.20 USD to 78.48 USD
Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 1 July 2025.
How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?
Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 590 SEK (62.2 USD) to 744 SEK (78.48 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 1367 SEK (144 USD) to 1901 SEK (201 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Sweden. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 9.25 USD to 13.31 USD
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 11.51 USD to 17.01 USD
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 1 July 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Sweden?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 87.69 SEK (9.25 USD) to 126 SEK (13.31 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 109 SEK (11.51 USD) to 161 SEK (17.01 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 1 July 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Sweden
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Sweden, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Stockholm.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 3.34 USD |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.85 USD |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.73 USD |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.60 USD |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 12.66 USD |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.38 USD |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.20 USD |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.26 USD |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.57 USD |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre | 25.88 USD |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.60 USD |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.06 USD |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 11.16 USD |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.62 USD |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.48 USD |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.95 USD |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.56 USD |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.06 USD |
| Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre | 22.37 USD |
| Tomato (1kg) | 4.41 USD |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 USD |
Food and beverage prices in Sweden
Popular food products found on store shelves in Sweden include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 14.07 SEK (1.48 USD) for a kilo of onions to 197 SEK (20.73 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 29.01 SEK (3.06 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 29 SEK (3.06 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 26.97 SEK (2.85 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 31.68 SEK (3.34 USD) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 15.14 SEK (1.6 USD). Dairy prices in Sweden, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 15.39 SEK (1.62 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 106 SEK (11.16 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 120 SEK (12.66 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 40.43 SEK (4.26 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 41.82 SEK (4.41 USD) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.36 USD |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.48 USD |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.49 USD |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 7.38 USD |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.49 USD |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 84.39 USD |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.71 USD |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.35 USD |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Sweden vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 41.34 SEK (4.36 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 23.54 SEK (2.48 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 90 SEK (9.49 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 800 SEK (84.39 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 130 SEK (13.71 USD).
Public Transportation Prices
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 102 USD |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.11 USD |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.80 USD |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.56 USD |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.80 USD |
How much does transportation cost in Sweden?
The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 39 SEK (4.11 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 970 SEK (102 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 55 SEK (5.8 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 24.25 SEK (2.56 USD).
Fuel Prices
| Diesel 1L | 1.71 USD |
| Gasoline 1L | 1.68 USD |
| LPG 1L | 1.35 USD |
Fuel prices in Sweden
Average fuel prices in Sweden are 15.92 SEK (1.68 USD) per liter of gasoline and 16.24 SEK (1.71 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 12.81 SEK (1.35 USD).
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.82 USD |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.21 USD |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 36.37 USD |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1 562 USD |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1 134 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2 493 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1 722 USD |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sweden?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Sweden varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 10747 SEK (1134 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 14810 SEK (1562 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 112506 SEK (11868 USD) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11 868 USD |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7 208 USD |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3 367 USD |
Hotel Prices in Sweden
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
What is the average cost of a hotel room?
Accommodation prices in Sweden vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Stockholm (December 2024) ranges from 332 SEK (35 USD) per night in a hostel to about 1018 SEK (107 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 2583 SEK (272 USD) upwards.
• Prices for products and services in Stockholm. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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