Cost of Living Comparison Between Austria and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 7.7% lower than in Austria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 9.2% lower than in Austria | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 14.3% lower than in Austria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 3.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 10.0% lower than in Austria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 18.5% higher than in Austria | |
Restaurants | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (165.16 kr) |
12.71 € (140.00 kr) |
-15.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
70.00 € (770.77 kr) |
72.65 € (800.00 kr) |
+3.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
11.00 € (121.12 kr) |
9.99 € (110.00 kr) |
-9.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 € (55.05 kr) |
6.81 € (75.00 kr) |
+36.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.50 € (49.55 kr) |
6.81 € (75.00 kr) |
+51.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
4.10 € (45.09 kr) |
4.18 € (46.07 kr) |
+2.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.41 € (37.60 kr) |
2.43 € (26.71 kr) |
-29.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.64 € (29.05 kr) |
2.00 € (22.01 kr) |
-24.2 % |
Markets | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.51 € (16.62 kr) |
1.47 € (16.14 kr) |
-2.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.38 € (26.24 kr) |
2.36 € (25.93 kr) |
-1.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.08 € (11.91 kr) |
1.47 € (16.24 kr) |
+36.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.14 € (45.54 kr) |
3.80 € (41.87 kr) |
-8.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.24 € (90.69 kr) |
4.76 € (52.37 kr) |
-42.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.87 € (64.67 kr) |
4.85 € (53.44 kr) |
-17.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.16 € (100.88 kr) |
7.60 € (83.69 kr) |
-17.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.22 € (13.39 kr) |
1.26 € (13.90 kr) |
+3.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.97 € (10.68 kr) |
1.07 € (11.80 kr) |
+10.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.29 € (14.17 kr) |
1.22 € (13.47 kr) |
-4.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.86 € (20.44 kr) |
1.74 € (19.21 kr) |
-6.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.92 € (10.18 kr) |
0.71 € (7.79 kr) |
-23.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.85 € (9.38 kr) |
0.68 € (7.46 kr) |
-20.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.74 € (19.17 kr) |
2.07 € (22.83 kr) |
+19.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.81 € (8.87 kr) |
1.26 € (13.83 kr) |
+56.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.50 € (82.58 kr) |
9.99 € (110.00 kr) |
+33.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.33 € (14.68 kr) |
1.75 € (19.23 kr) |
+31.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.83 € (20.16 kr) |
1.92 € (21.16 kr) |
+5.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.50 € (71.57 kr) |
6.81 € (75.00 kr) |
+4.8 % |
Transportation | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.50 € (27.53 kr) |
3.36 € (37.00 kr) |
+34.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
51.00 € (561.56 kr) |
78.10 € (860.00 kr) |
+53.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (55.05 kr) |
5.36 € (59.00 kr) |
+7.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.22 € (35.44 kr) |
2.92 € (32.19 kr) |
-9.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
34.80 € (383.18 kr) |
53.58 € (590.00 kr) |
+54.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.54 € (16.91 kr) |
1.68 € (18.48 kr) |
+9.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
26,000.00 € (286,284.68 kr) |
28,062.98 € (309,000.00 kr) |
+7.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
26,794.56 € (295,033.52 kr) |
29,787.16 € (327,984.85 kr) |
+11.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
328.93 € (3,621.86 kr) |
112.09 € (1,234.24 kr) |
-65.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
14.41 € (158.72 kr) |
24.55 € (270.35 kr) |
+70.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
33.10 € (364.44 kr) |
34.29 € (377.52 kr) |
+3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
40.47 € (445.66 kr) |
35.89 € (395.14 kr) |
-11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
22.30 € (245.54 kr) |
23.21 € (255.57 kr) |
+4.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 € (132.13 kr) |
14.44 € (159.00 kr) |
+20.3 % |
Childcare | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
347.08 € (3,821.64 kr) |
132.37 € (1,457.47 kr) |
-61.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
13,861.58 € (152,629.14 kr) |
2,787.72 € (30,695.48 kr) |
-79.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
90.78 € (999.60 kr) |
82.04 € (903.29 kr) |
-9.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
38.37 € (422.47 kr) |
36.02 € (396.57 kr) |
-6.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
92.23 € (1,015.55 kr) |
89.20 € (982.21 kr) |
-3.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
130.96 € (1,442.01 kr) |
128.91 € (1,419.42 kr) |
-1.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
888.44 € (9,782.59 kr) |
791.29 € (8,712.82 kr) |
-10.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
702.38 € (7,733.88 kr) |
634.91 € (6,991.01 kr) |
-9.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,599.87 € (17,616.05 kr) |
1,338.90 € (14,742.52 kr) |
-16.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,250.90 € (13,773.56 kr) |
1,043.34 € (11,488.17 kr) |
-16.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
585.39 € (6,445.65 kr) |
502.08 € (5,528.40 kr) |
-14.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
437.05 € (4,812.35 kr) |
316.05 € (3,479.97 kr) |
-27.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Austria Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,576.68 € (28,371.75 kr) |
2,772.41 € (30,526.81 kr) |
+7.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | 4.45 | +21.0 % |
| Last update: | 21 November 2025 | 20 November 2025 | |
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