Food Prices in Sweden — August 2026
Updated: 1 August 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 88 prices · updated 2 Aug$3.17
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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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Hummus originalSevanCoop Värnhem, Malmö 8 Aug34.02 kr
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StandardmjölkValioWillys Landvetter, Landvetter 31 Jul21.5 kr
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VickningschipsEstrella · 275.0Willys Landvetter, Landvetter 31 Jul28.29 kr
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Tofu Naturell EkologiskYi Pin · 400 gICA Supermarket Söder, Malmö 4 Aug28.2 kr
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Vegansk majonnäsKavli · 230gICA Supermarket Söder, Malmö 4 Aug31.13 kr
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BBQ Sauce American Style OriginalSanta Maria · 330gICA Supermarket Söder, Malmö 4 Aug33.02 kr
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Brauner ZuckerDanSukkerWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal23.9 kr
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Skippy super chunkSkippyWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal29.9 kr
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No Added Sugar Creamy Peanut ButterSkippyWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal29.9 kr
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Extra Smooth Creamy Peanut ButterSKIPPYWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal29.9 kr
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marsh mallowsDazzley · 150 gWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal14.9 kr
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White Sugar FondantDr. OetkerWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun16.94 kr
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TomatketchupFelix · 500 gWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal18.9 kr
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Mayo Vegan Krämig & LuftigGarant · 330 gWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun28.29 kr
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Plantbased mayoHellmann's · 250 mlWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal21.9 kr
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BolognesekastikeDolmioWillys Landskrona Infarten, Landskrona kommun 22 Jun deal19.9 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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