Food Prices in Sweden — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.34-24% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$4.95+44% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$9.42+60% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$3.17+40% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loafopen receipts 17 prices · updated 12 Sep$1.56
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.
Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Tärnad tofu smokey bbqYipin · 200gCoop Värnhem, Malmö 22 Sep31.95 kr
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RödbetssalladICA · 400 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep16.98 kr
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VegiarICA · 190 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep24.55 kr
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Potatissallad VeganIcaMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep16.98 kr
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Växtbaserad CheezePeas of Heaven · 210 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep32.9 kr
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Liba GrovLiba Bröd · 338 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep10.36 kr
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Ekologisk Naturell TofuPeas of Heaven · 540 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep deal27.5 kr
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SötmandelICA basicMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep42.45 kr
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Säsongens MixICAMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep deal14 kr
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SolroskärnorICA Basic · 800 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep28.34 kr
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Snabb MakaronerICA · 1kgMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep16.98 kr
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Gelato Sandwich Vegansk, 8stk, 320 gValsoia,Jensen & Co ASMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep47.27 kr
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Råglevain osötatSödervidingeMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep deal32.95 kr
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Plant Based Hazelnut & CocoaValsoia · 400 gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep57.68 kr
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MuhammaraZeina’sMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep deal19 kr
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Vegansk majonnäsKavli · 230gMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep29.29 kr
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Plantbased mayoHellmann's · 250 mlMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep26.5 kr
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Korean Rice BowlFelixMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep39.7 kr
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Hummus TabboulehZeina'sMaxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep deal19 kr
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Havregryn med fiberICA Gott Liv · 1Maxi ICA Stormarknad Landskrona, Landskrona 12 Sep21.71 kr
What this means for vanlife
Food in Sweden is significantly more expensive — 38.3% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $415 per month (vs $300 world average).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.3% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Sweden?
Yes, food in Sweden is above average. The VanBasket Index is 138.3 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 38.3% more than the global average.
How much should I budget for food in Sweden per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Sweden you can expect to spend around $415. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 138.3 (world = 100).
How does Sweden compare to similar countries?
Sweden has a VanBasket Index of 138.3. Similar or nearby countries: UAE, Denmark, New Zealand.
How often is the food price data for Sweden updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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