Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 4.8% higher than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 6.0% higher than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 11.0% higher than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 2.1% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 3.0% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 2.3% higher than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
145.00 kr (€13.02) |
167.11 kr (€15.00) |
+15.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (€71.81) |
724.15 kr (€65.00) |
-9.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 kr (€9.87) |
122.55 kr (€11.00) |
+11.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
80.00 kr (€7.18) |
50.13 kr (€4.50) |
-37.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (€6.73) |
44.56 kr (€4.00) |
-40.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.56 kr (€4.18) |
40.30 kr (€3.62) |
-13.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.32 kr (€2.45) |
34.47 kr (€3.09) |
+26.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.32 kr (€2.00) |
29.71 kr (€2.67) |
+33.1 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.26 kr (€1.46) |
12.91 kr (€1.16) |
-20.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
26.58 kr (€2.39) |
19.37 kr (€1.74) |
-27.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.13 kr (€1.45) |
15.58 kr (€1.40) |
-3.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.66 kr (€3.74) |
38.29 kr (€3.44) |
-8.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.80 kr (€4.74) |
65.62 kr (€5.89) |
+24.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
52.99 kr (€4.76) |
52.83 kr (€4.74) |
-0.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
86.00 kr (€7.72) |
93.72 kr (€8.41) |
+9.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.85 kr (€1.24) |
14.47 kr (€1.30) |
+4.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.65 kr (€1.05) |
9.12 kr (€0.82) |
-21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.57 kr (€1.22) |
10.25 kr (€0.92) |
-24.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.69 kr (€1.77) |
19.23 kr (€1.73) |
-2.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.76 kr (€0.70) |
6.71 kr (€0.60) |
-13.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.32 kr (€0.66) |
6.59 kr (€0.59) |
-10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
23.35 kr (€2.10) |
16.21 kr (€1.45) |
-30.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.37 kr (€1.29) |
10.41 kr (€0.93) |
-27.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (€9.87) |
63.50 kr (€5.70) |
-42.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.49 kr (€1.75) |
11.09 kr (€1.00) |
-43.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.95 kr (€1.88) |
15.83 kr (€1.42) |
-24.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
78.00 kr (€7.00) |
96.93 kr (€8.70) |
+24.3 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (€3.32) |
37.88 kr (€3.40) |
+2.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
850.00 kr (€76.30) |
701.87 kr (€63.00) |
-17.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
61.00 kr (€5.48) |
53.48 kr (€4.80) |
-12.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 kr (€2.74) |
44.82 kr (€4.02) |
+46.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
592.50 kr (€53.18) |
389.93 kr (€35.00) |
-34.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
17.82 kr (€1.60) |
21.49 kr (€1.93) |
+20.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (€29,611.77) |
327,485.03 kr (€29,395.00) |
-0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
334,210.68 kr (€29,998.69) |
383,196.46 kr (€34,395.65) |
+14.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,318.90 kr (€118.38) |
3,395.55 kr (€304.78) |
+157.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
261.90 kr (€23.51) |
248.29 kr (€22.29) |
-5.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
381.55 kr (€34.25) |
477.38 kr (€42.85) |
+25.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
396.38 kr (€35.58) |
404.96 kr (€36.35) |
+2.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
271.03 kr (€24.33) |
276.14 kr (€24.79) |
+1.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
150.00 kr (€13.46) |
144.83 kr (€13.00) |
-3.4 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,504.99 kr (€135.09) |
5,669.19 kr (€508.87) |
+276.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
41,775.59 kr (€3,749.77) |
173,339.70 kr (€15,558.94) |
+314.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
930.10 kr (€83.49) |
896.09 kr (€80.43) |
-3.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
419.54 kr (€37.66) |
428.00 kr (€38.42) |
+2.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
998.26 kr (€89.60) |
996.08 kr (€89.41) |
-0.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,449.02 kr (€130.06) |
1,280.83 kr (€114.97) |
-11.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,629.15 kr (€774.55) |
9,063.33 kr (€813.52) |
+5.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,879.74 kr (€617.52) |
7,001.88 kr (€628.49) |
+1.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,120.63 kr (€1,267.47) |
16,658.08 kr (€1,495.23) |
+18.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,437.83 kr (€1,026.66) |
12,880.95 kr (€1,156.19) |
+12.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,697.61 kr (€421.66) |
5,608.04 kr (€503.38) |
+19.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,039.69 kr (€272.84) |
3,687.07 kr (€330.95) |
+21.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,178.15 kr (€2,708.79) |
32,749.00 kr (€2,939.54) |
+8.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | 3.96 | +8.0 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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