Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 1.53 times less expensive as compared to Norway.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Norway. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Sweden and Norway.
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Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 2.0 % | 0.2 to 0.7 % |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 1.08 times less expensive than Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 0.22% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 1.01 times more compared to Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 19.11% less in Sweden compared to Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.37 times less expensive than the cost in Norway.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 25.60% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.01 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Soft Drink | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 31.91% less in Sweden compared to Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.45 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.03 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 60 NOK 5.40 USD |
You would have to pay 1.75 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Doctor Visit | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Vaccinations | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.22 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Haircuts | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.73 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Summer Dress | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Children's Jeans | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.56 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) |
Tutoring | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
School Supplies | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Gym Membership | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Bowling | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Video Games | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.57 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Language Classes | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Art Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Music Lessons | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 4.27 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 80 |
Median Household Income | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 1.92 times less salary as compared to Norway.
Indicators | Sweden | Norway |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.09 times less in Sweden, as compared to Norway.
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