In Skovde, Sweden, a single person typically needs around $1415 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3239 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Skovde is 29% cheaper overall.
Skovde is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Skovde is, on average, 74% lower than in New York City.
Skovde tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Skovde is rent and utilities, which can impact overall affordability.
Food prices in Skovde are 0% higher than the European benchmark, indicating stability in this category.
Public transport is 45% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.1 $ |
| Dinner | 65.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.19 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.49 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 79.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 67 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 535 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 942 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,230 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,032 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,657 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,762 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.80% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.9 $ |
| Haircut | 24.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 132 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,072 $ |