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Prices and Cost of Living in Sweden

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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.

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Food

from 70.47 PLN to 100.51 PLN

Transportation

from 32.95 PLN to 33.72 PLN

Sightseeing

from 33.71 PLN to 48.85 PLN

Accommodation

from 105.72 PLN to 117.47 PLN

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 242.86 PLN to 300.54 PLN

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 23 August 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 634 SEK (243 PLN) to 784 SEK (301 PLN). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 1463 SEK (561 PLN) to 2082 SEK (798 PLN). 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.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 37.11 PLN to 50.21 PLN

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 45.68 PLN to 65.44 PLN

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 23 August 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 96.86 SEK (37.11 PLN) to 131 SEK (50.21 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 119 SEK (45.68 PLN) to 171 SEK (65.44 PLN) 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: 23 August 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)12.92 PLN
Banana (1kg)10.93 PLN
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)70.16 PLN
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)45.98 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)48.82 PLN
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)29.12 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)8.09 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)17.14 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)8.40 PLN
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre94.18 PLN
Lettuce (1 head)9.32 PLN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)12.23 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)44.97 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)6.37 PLN
Onion (1kg)6.69 PLN
Oranges (1kg)12.45 PLN
Potato (1kg)7.27 PLN
Rice (white), (1kg)14.47 PLN
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre81.41 PLN
Tomato (1kg)16.82 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)5.77 PLN

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 17.47 SEK (6.69 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 183 SEK (70.16 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 37.76 SEK (14.47 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 31.91 SEK (12.23 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 28.54 SEK (10.93 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 33.71 SEK (12.92 PLN) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 15.07 SEK (5.77 PLN). Dairy prices in Sweden, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 16.62 SEK (6.37 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 117 SEK (44.97 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 127 SEK (48.82 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 44.73 SEK (17.14 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 43.9 SEK (16.82 PLN) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)18.50 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)11.77 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)29.50 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)30.46 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)42.15 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course383 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant59.20 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)9.41 PLN

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 48.29 SEK (18.5 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 30.72 SEK (11.77 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 110 SEK (42.15 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 1000 SEK (383 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 155 SEK (59.2 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)406 PLN
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)16.48 PLN
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)226 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)6.70 PLN
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)22.61 PLN

How much does transportation cost in Sweden?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 43 SEK (16.48 PLN), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 1060 SEK (406 PLN). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 59 SEK (22.61 PLN), along with a per-kilometer charge of 17.5 SEK (6.7 PLN).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L6.43 PLN
Gasoline 1L6.00 PLN

Fuel prices in Sweden

Average fuel prices in Sweden are 15.67 SEK (6 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 16.77 SEK (6.43 PLN) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat66.09 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult177 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)137 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre5 687 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre3 707 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre10 118 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre6 404 PLN

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 9675 SEK (3707 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 14842 SEK (5687 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 112077 SEK (42941 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre42 941 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre22 978 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)12 700 PLN

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 334 SEK (128 PLN) per night in a hostel to about 1020 SEK (391 PLN) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 2588 SEK (992 PLN) upwards.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
257 PLN
Nomad City Hostel
17
302 PLN
Rygerfjord Hotel & Hostel
43
391 PLN
The Red Boat
49
545 PLN
Best Western Plus Time Hotel
9
1 438 PLN
At Six
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices for products and services in Stockholm. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 07/2025.
• 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.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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