VanBasket Sweden

Food Prices in Sweden — November 2026

Name: Sweden — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

138.3

vs World Average

+38.3%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 6 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.34

-24% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.95

+44% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$9.42

+60% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 26 Oct 2026

$4.24

+88% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$2.77
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 5 Oct 2026

$19.56
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$65.62

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Coop X-tra Chicken Nuggets

Coop,Coop X-tra

Coop, Oxie 2 Nov

65.14 kr
Citronjuice

Coop, Xtra, Coop Xtra · 200 ml

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

8.42 kr
Limejuice

Coop · 200 ml

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

9.5 kr
Kirsikkatomaatit

Coop

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

19.78 kr
Coop Tomaattimurska Valkosipuli

Coop

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

14.67 kr
Passata di Pomodoro

Solania · 680 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

31.18 kr
Passata

Cirio · 350 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

17.07 kr
Hamburgerbröd gf

Coop · 110 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

26.9 kr
yoghurt naturell

Coop · 1l

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

14.5 kr
Naturell yoghurt

Coop

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

14.5 kr
Mild Yoghurt Naturell

Arla

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

16.94 kr
Yoghurt Naturell

Arla · 1 kg

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

16.94 kr
Mild yoghurt naturell

Valio · 1000 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

16.95 kr
Naturell yoghurt

Skånemejerier · 1000 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

17.9 kr
Naturell Yoghurt

Coop · 1500 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

22.32 kr
Mild Yoghurt Naturell

Coop, Angllamark · 1500g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

29.8 kr
Filmjölk jordgubb

Arla · 1000 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

19.41 kr
Korvbröd

fria · 210g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

32.08 kr
Grova

fria · 500 g

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

30.19 kr
Hamburgerbröd

fria · 4

X:-tra, Landskrona 28 Oct

31.14 kr

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −5.9% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Eggs −2.7%
Chicken −3.1%
Rice and cereals −12.2%
Bread −6.8%
Water −5.9%
Cheese −12.8%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +8.7%
Potatoes −9.9%
Beer −0.2%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Sweden

Sweden

138.3

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

UAE 138.4 +38.4%

Denmark 140.2 +40.2%

New Zealand 142.5 +42.5%

Finland 133 +33%

France 132.1 +32.1%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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