Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Australia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 0.0% lower than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 10.0% higher than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 48.2% higher than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 8.0% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 12.4% higher than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 0.5% higher than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
140.00 kr (22.74 A$) |
153.94 kr (25.00 A$) |
+10.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (129.92 A$) |
738.90 kr (120.00 A$) |
-7.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 kr (17.86 A$) |
92.36 kr (15.00 A$) |
-16.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
75.00 kr (12.18 A$) |
61.58 kr (10.00 A$) |
-17.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (12.18 A$) |
67.73 kr (11.00 A$) |
-9.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.07 kr (7.48 A$) |
33.73 kr (5.48 A$) |
-26.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
26.71 kr (4.34 A$) |
24.99 kr (4.06 A$) |
-6.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.01 kr (3.57 A$) |
20.45 kr (3.32 A$) |
-7.1 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.14 kr (2.62 A$) |
15.13 kr (2.46 A$) |
-6.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
25.93 kr (4.21 A$) |
21.50 kr (3.49 A$) |
-17.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.24 kr (2.64 A$) |
8.86 kr (1.44 A$) |
-45.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.87 kr (6.80 A$) |
43.21 kr (7.02 A$) |
+3.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.37 kr (8.50 A$) |
38.89 kr (6.32 A$) |
-25.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.44 kr (8.68 A$) |
36.28 kr (5.89 A$) |
-32.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
83.69 kr (13.59 A$) |
59.41 kr (9.65 A$) |
-29.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.90 kr (2.26 A$) |
13.91 kr (2.26 A$) |
+0.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.80 kr (1.92 A$) |
11.90 kr (1.93 A$) |
+0.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.47 kr (2.19 A$) |
12.70 kr (2.06 A$) |
-5.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.21 kr (3.12 A$) |
19.12 kr (3.10 A$) |
-0.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.79 kr (1.27 A$) |
10.93 kr (1.77 A$) |
+40.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.46 kr (1.21 A$) |
9.35 kr (1.52 A$) |
+25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
22.83 kr (3.71 A$) |
21.44 kr (3.48 A$) |
-6.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
13.83 kr (2.25 A$) |
14.76 kr (2.40 A$) |
+6.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (17.86 A$) |
123.15 kr (20.00 A$) |
+12.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.23 kr (3.12 A$) |
42.24 kr (6.86 A$) |
+119.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
21.16 kr (3.44 A$) |
45.67 kr (7.42 A$) |
+115.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
75.00 kr (12.18 A$) |
307.88 kr (50.00 A$) |
+310.5 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (6.01 A$) |
27.71 kr (4.50 A$) |
-25.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
860.00 kr (139.67 A$) |
883.47 kr (143.48 A$) |
+2.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
59.00 kr (9.58 A$) |
33.87 kr (5.50 A$) |
-42.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
32.19 kr (5.23 A$) |
26.76 kr (4.35 A$) |
-16.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
590.00 kr (95.82 A$) |
359.60 kr (58.40 A$) |
-39.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
18.48 kr (3.00 A$) |
11.17 kr (1.81 A$) |
-39.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
309,000.00 kr (50,182.50 A$) |
273,535.75 kr (44,423.00 A$) |
-11.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
327,984.85 kr (53,265.69 A$) |
217,636.12 kr (35,344.74 A$) |
-33.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,234.24 kr (200.44 A$) |
1,686.24 kr (273.85 A$) |
+36.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
270.35 kr (43.91 A$) |
255.65 kr (41.52 A$) |
-5.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
377.52 kr (61.31 A$) |
505.12 kr (82.03 A$) |
+33.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
395.14 kr (64.17 A$) |
449.49 kr (73.00 A$) |
+13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
255.57 kr (41.51 A$) |
156.48 kr (25.41 A$) |
-38.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
159.00 kr (25.82 A$) |
123.15 kr (20.00 A$) |
-22.5 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,457.47 kr (236.70 A$) |
15,390.42 kr (2,499.45 A$) |
+956.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
30,695.48 kr (4,985.03 A$) |
120,770.77 kr (19,613.52 A$) |
+293.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
903.29 kr (146.70 A$) |
665.95 kr (108.15 A$) |
-26.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
396.57 kr (64.40 A$) |
475.37 kr (77.20 A$) |
+19.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
982.21 kr (159.51 A$) |
959.56 kr (155.84 A$) |
-2.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,419.42 kr (230.52 A$) |
1,036.18 kr (168.28 A$) |
-27.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,712.82 kr (1,414.99 A$) |
13,278.89 kr (2,156.53 A$) |
+52.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,991.01 kr (1,135.36 A$) |
10,288.26 kr (1,670.84 A$) |
+47.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,742.52 kr (2,394.23 A$) |
21,895.57 kr (3,555.90 A$) |
+48.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,488.17 kr (1,865.71 A$) |
16,687.26 kr (2,710.06 A$) |
+45.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,528.40 kr (897.83 A$) |
6,187.42 kr (1,004.85 A$) |
+11.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,479.97 kr (565.16 A$) |
4,564.42 kr (741.27 A$) |
+31.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,526.81 kr (4,957.64 A$) |
33,754.09 kr (5,481.76 A$) |
+10.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.45 | 6.27 | +41.1 % |
| Last update: | 20 November 2025 | 21 November 2025 | |
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