There is not approximate figure that can be stated as living cost for
international students in Sweden as the cost may vary according to place of stay
and living standard. For example, big cities like Stockholm is more expensive
than the small towns. However, in average, Swedish living cost for international
students, will be about US Dollar USD 1000 (Swedish Krona SEK 6500) per month.
The the general estimated living budgets for International students are:
Service
Expenses in SEK per month
Food
2400
Accommodation
2500
Transportation
500
Communication
300
Insurance and Health Care
250
Clothing
450
Entertainment
30
Student Union Fee
70
Student can live more economically if they became careful and use their
limited money effectively. For example, if student use student ID cards, they
get a considerable discounts on markets. If student manage to cook food on their
own, they will expend much less in food than estimated above.
Addition item costs in
Sweden For International students
Item
Price in SEL
Milk
8/litre
Bread
10-20/loaf
Cornflakes (box)
30
Margarine/Butter
20 /500g
Cheese
50/kg
Lamb
60-90/kg
Beef
70-140/kg
Chicken
30-50/kg
Eggs
2 each
Rice
30-35/kg
Pasta
12/kg
Soda
5/33 cl
Cigarettes
35.50/packet
Beer
6-10/33 cl (at food shop)
Wine
55- /75 cl bottle (at
Systembolaget - the Swedish alcohol retailing
monopoly)
