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<p>Before moving here the biggest question I had in my mind was " how Swedes really are"? But really honestly can someone please tell me?&nbsp;And all I got as an answer was pure stereotypes and misconceptions....</p>



<p>Well, here I am. Telling you, what I (and this is important to highlight) think about Swedish people, and how they're like.&nbsp; Plus,&nbsp; I am going to give you some tips on how to become one (in case you're wondering about the procedure). Trust me there's no surgical change, there's no secret ingredient to Swedes... Maybe a little bit of a different approach to a world and different traditions. But isn't it just like with any other culture which differs from yours? How is so so special about Swedes that attracts you?</p>



<p>If you want to read a very interesting article about 11 weird things Swedes do: <a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2017/01/23/11-things-swedes-do/">check this out!</a></p>



<h2>1. Being humble</h2>



<p>One of the first things I have realized that Swedish people are very humble. They don't brag, they don't necessarily like to accept your compliments, whether it's simply just an "oh I like your shirt" or, more of an "academic compliment" like "I really liked your paper about the mating habits of white sharks".&nbsp; It's not about being unaware of your qualities. It is very simply about the idea that "no human is different from the other" and we're all equal.</p>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Be proud of who you are and where you came from, but don't brag about your wealth, or externalities. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-29121"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2020/02/IMG_5527-768x1024.jpg" alt="A group of Study in Sweden digital ambassadors." class="wp-image-29121"/><figcaption>This is (some) of Us, Digital Ambassadors, with our extremely humble laugh, almost giggles Photo: Lusanda</figcaption></figure>



<h2>2.&nbsp; Finding the humor</h2>



<p>Where I come from (Central Europe, Hungary) people are very VERY very pessimistic. We don't believe that life can be good, we tend to complain, and complain, and complain. Sometimes I feel like that is what holds us together.</p>



<p>Swedes, on the other hand, are exactly the opposite.&nbsp;Yes it's dark, yes it rains, yes it's cold. BUT WHO CARES? Life goes on, and NO ONE, not even the sun itself can stop you from having fun. Do you remember the Sun from the Teletubbies?&nbsp; I feel like in Sweden it's the clouds that set the exact same vibe on your day. It does nothing else but giggles, and nothing matters.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-29122"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2020/02/IMG_7740-768x1024.jpg" alt="A person standing beside a blue tram." class="wp-image-29122"/><figcaption>When I posted this picture on Instagram, someone commented: "You put house doors on trams"? Well, if you look closely..... / Photo: Sara Heindl</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Be positive, and take life easy. Very cliche 'advice', but try to see the glass full. (This is DEFINITELY something I am trying to follow every day)</p>



<h2>3. Appreciating 'the little things'</h2>



<p>Okay, nature is not something that can be labeled as a 'little thing' but we all forget to care about it sometimes. We just simply forget our surroundings. Swedish people are taking walks, they jog, they genuinely enjoy to be outside.</p>



<p>Hiking, swimming, wandering around, while touching, listening, and starring at the same time. I love how they just appreciate the clear air, the fresh and delicious water, and spend every time possible outside.</p>



<p>It makes me laugh every time how Swedes are smiling when a little sunbeam just catches their face. They just freeze and stay there breathing in its every molecule. Even in the city center. No matter how cold is it, if the sun is out, winter coats are hanged on their shoulder, and they just turning towards the sun like some kind of dazed sunflowers.</p>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> As soon as the sun is out, run outside and enjoy it! Our sweet Nguyen wrote an amazing and very decorative blog post about her latest adventure. <a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2020/02/02/sun-sea-sand-and-friends-a-perfect-day-out-to-maklappen/">Give it a look</a>, and prepare to be amazed. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-29126"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2020/02/IMG_7896-768x1024.jpg" alt="Tropical plants inside a large greenhouse." class="wp-image-29126"/><figcaption>Nature in a glass box. But still. Walking around in the Palm House feels liberating. / Photo: Sara Heindl</figcaption></figure>



<h2>&nbsp;4. Fika culture</h2>



<p>Northern and Western people are often labeled as workaholics and robots. Hmm.... every time when someone mentions this with a mocking tone, I tend to get very annoyed. Swedes do work, they work hard, but they know EXACTLY where and when to stop. If you're working hours are over, during weekend, and holidays, you won't be seeing a policeman in his uniform, nor your administrator answering your thousandth email. (Except some of our teachers... they even answer you at 4 am in the morning. But I am sure they are made of kryptonite or something.)</p>



<p>Nothing else proves this than the amazing, the one and only FIKA.&nbsp; At any time of the day, you have ti remind yourself to stop, have a good conversation with someone or with yourself (yep!) and just enjoy the delicious bryggkaffe and something sweet to eat.</p>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> I will not even try to further explain, check <a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2019/07/19/50-shades-of-fika/">this blog post about fika culture out</a> and you will get the general image. </p>



<h2>5. Wearing 'whatever'</h2>



<p>What Swedes wear? Yet again, there's no golden rule, but in general, Swedes are very fashionable. And the most fashionable thing about them is that they do not care about fashion (seemingly). Their way is gender-neutral, retro, <a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2019/11/19/dare-to-care-sustainability-for-dummies/">SUSTAINABLE</a>, recycled, clean, minimalistic, <a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2019/02/03/sustainability-challenge-second-hand-shopping/">THRIFTED</a>, free, extravagant. There's no such thing that you can't wear here. This is something I absolutely love and admire.&nbsp; You can wear whatever, with whatever, wherever. Isn't it great?</p>



<p><strong>TIP:</strong> Thrifting and recycling is not  something that only Swedes can do 😉</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-29124"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2020/02/2F1F2B66-556C-46B1-B97D-68B110F0F8A7-616x1024.jpg" alt="A child standing at a bus stop." class="wp-image-29124"/><figcaption>A very fashionable tiny human / Photo: Sara Heindl</figcaption></figure>



<h2>6. Hating hierarchy</h2>



<p>Everyone always calls everyone on first name bases. There's no Mr., Miss, or Mrs., at the university there's no Professor XY. But it can also a bit confusing when you don't know who is the professor in the classroom!</p>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> When you introduce yourself in Sweden, the 'who are you' often means 'what are you' as well. Mentioning your profession, and interest can come handy later on :)</p>



<h2>7. They're just being Swedes</h2>



<p>They say 'Oj!' all the time. It means 'wow', 'really', it means 'excuse me', it can mean a lot of things.</p>



<p>Swedish people also like to repeat words in a very cute way. Hej, hej! Tack, tack! Puss puss! Mors, Mors!, etc. It is adorable, and at least you can easily learn them :)</p>



<p><strong>Tip:</strong> You don't have to be Swede. Absolutely not. These are just small things that I personally noticed, but everything that is written above can be something absolutely opposite of what YOU have seen. </p>



<p>Generalizing, and creating stereotypes is unfortunately in our nature. But don't let anyone (including me ) else influence your impressions. And don't let your first impressions (especially quickly made ones) fool you. Just like everyone else in the world Swedes are unique, colorful, and beautiful. How do you see Swedes?</p>

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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">You might not think about it at first but the cost of toiletries can actually have an impact on your bank account status. Based on Statista, an average consumer spends about (SEK 110) on toiletries monthly (which can sum up to almost SEK 1000 annually). In order to avoid spending too much unnecessarily, you need to know your options for affordable cosmetics in Sweden. This blog post introduces some of the most affordable places for personal care products and by comparing the price of 75 ml Zendium toothpaste, you can get a picture of what the price range of the products is.  I chose this brand of toothpaste because it can be found in almost all of these shops.   </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5501-768x1024.jpg" alt="Zendium toothpaste" class="wp-image-38558" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">The most affordable options</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Normal</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2021/11/1230478-01-scaled.jpeg" alt="Normal from the outside" class="wp-image-36814" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Normal is a very popular Danish brand that sells personal care products all over Scandinavia. Here you can choose from a great variety of products (some of them labeled eco) ranging from toiletries, and cleaning products to beauty products, healthy food, or snacks. This is probably the most affordable option on this list. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5498-1024x768.jpg" alt="Toiletries in Normal" class="wp-image-38559" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">The price of the Zendium toothpaste was only SEK 20. They also often have sales and the prices of products decrease significantly. You can find popular brands such as Dove, Schwarzkopf, Aussie, L'Oréal, and many more. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Supermarkets - ICA, Lidl, Hemköp</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/04/ICA-1024x683.jpg" alt="ICA from the outside" class="wp-image-38563" /><figcaption>Photo: Patrik Moravcik</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">I'd say that this is the most obvious option. If you don't know where to buy your toiletries, a supermarket is a good and usually quite affordable bet. In Sweden, I'd recommend ICA (ICA Maxi), Hemköp or Lidl. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5287-1024x768.jpg" alt="Toiletries in Hemköp" class="wp-image-38561" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">I was in Hemköp to compare the price and Zendium toothpaste was on sale for less than SEK 25. A similar price was in ICA. Unfortunately, they do not sell it in Lidl while their range of toiletry brands is quite limited. The prices however remain low and you can certainly find a toothpaste for SEK 20 or less. I don't typically shop for personal care products in Lidl because I like to have more options. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Apotek (Hjärtat)</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/03/Image-from-iOS-21-1024x768.jpg" alt="Apotek Hjärtat shop from the outside." class="wp-image-38063" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Apotek Hjärtat is a place that you can probably find in every city. Its products range from haircare, skincare, and oral care to beauty products and medicine. The price of 75 ml of Zendium toothpaste is about SEK 23. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/04/IMG_5497-768x1024.jpg" alt="Toothpaste brands sold in Apotek Hjärtat. " class="wp-image-38560" /><figcaption>Photo: Annamaria</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">They have many options for personal care products and prices go from SEK 27 per 250 ml shampoo up. The benefit is that you can be almost certain that the products you buy are of good quality. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">The honorable mention</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Yves Rocher</h3>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">They, unfortunately, do not offer toothpaste but they have several personal care products such as haircare, skincare, and beauty products. I chose it because I personally feel like their products are of good quality and the price can be considered semi-affordable. You can find 300 ml shampoo for SEK 99. It is however only an honorable mention while the price is not that low but I guess you pay for what you get. It is also not so common to have this shop in smaller cities. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se//app/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220206_180322-1024x768.jpg" alt="Yves Rocher from outside" class="wp-image-38064" width="1024" height="768" /><figcaption>Photo: Edwina</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">To conclude...</h2>



<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">There are also other places where to shop for personal care products such as Lyko, Bodyshop, Sephora, Kicks, Rituals, etc. but those are a bit more pricey. You can also order toiletries online but you'd have to pay the delivery costs. Normal, Apotek Hjärtat, and the supermarkets (ICA, Hemköp, Lidl) are the most common places found in every city and the most affordable options in my opinion. Let me know where you shop for your cosmetics. </p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Grocery shopping, that unavoidable task all of us have to do every two weeks, even if it’s just for pasta and tomato sauce. When I arrived in Stockholm, I had no idea about any supermarket in Sweden so I was buying my food at the closest one. It was convenient but I wanted to save money that later, can be invested in other activities.</span></p>



<p class="p1"><span class="s1">However, as days go on you find out about other supermarkets from your friends. Stockholm has six main supermarkets that can be found all around the city. These are <strong>Coop</strong>, <strong>ICA</strong>, <strong>Willy:s</strong>, <strong>Lidl</strong>, <strong>Hemköp</strong>, and <strong>City Gross</strong>.</span></p>



<p class="p1"><span class="s1">All the stores sell the same products from different brands but it has to be noted that both ICA and Willy:s have two versions of store according to the size. In the case of ICA, the smaller version is called ICA Nära (means next in Swedish) and ICA Maxi is the big store. The same way, Willy:s has Willy:s Hemma (means home) and Willy:s. Normally, big stores are located in the outskirts of the city whereas the smaller versions are located all around the city. However, you can find big (or huge) stores in key locations, such as in T-Centralen.</span></p>



<h2>Price comparison</h2>



<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Below, you will find a table with price comparison per each store for the same product. In order to get an idea of the different prices, each product represents one of the 5 food groups. These products are 1Kg of apples (fruit), 1Kg of potatoes (vegetables, legumes), a box of cornflakes cereals (grain), 6 eggs (meats), and 1L of milk.</span></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-24345 size-large"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2018/11/Products-1024x487.png" alt="Illustration of apples, cereal, eggs, potatoes and milk." class="wp-image-24345"/><figcaption>Products representing the basic food groups / Photo: Judith</figcaption></figure>



<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The table also shows what would cost to buy the five products in each of the supermarkets.</span></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-24353"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2018/11/Prices-1-1024x449.png" alt="Table comparing the cost of apples, cereal, eggs, milk and potatoes at different stores." class="wp-image-24353"/><figcaption>Table with different prices / Photo: Judith</figcaption></figure>



<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">Conclusion: </span></strong><span class="s1">if you want to save some money from your groceries, go to <strong>Willy:s</strong>, <strong>ICA Maxi</strong> or <strong>Lidl</strong> if you can.</span></p>



<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Online shopping</b></span></h2>



<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Grocery shopping is a task that takes a lot of time. But, with online shopping, you don’t only save in money but in time too. I also investigated the options and fees applied when buying online.</span></p>



<div class="wp-block-image wp-image-24357 size-medium_large"><figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/app/uploads/2018/11/Online-768x297.png" alt="Table listing the cost of online fees at several different stores." class="wp-image-24357"/><figcaption>Online fees and requirements / Photo: Judith</figcaption></figure></div>



<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Tips</b></span></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Google Translator is your friend</strong> unless you understand Swedish. This applies for at least the first days until you know what products to buy or you learn Swedish. It happens that most of the products' labels are in Swedish. In most of the cases, you know what you are buying just by sight, and the difference between the two brands doesn’t really matter (e.g. salt). But, there’s always this product impossible to distinguish one from the other. For instance, after my first time buying groceries, I thought I bought detergent but instead, I was washing my clothes with softener.</li><li><strong>Bring your own shopping bags</strong> because otherwise, you will have to buy plastic or paper bags. Sweden is becoming more sustainable thus promoting reusable bags instead of plastic bags.</li><li>If you have to take public transportation for grocery shopping, <strong>check first which tunnelbana stations have stores connected so you don’t need to go outside to the street</strong>. Normally this applies to stations located where a mall is such as T-Centralen, Fleminggatan/St Eriksgatan, and Morby Centrum.</li></ul>



<p>Now you know how to save more money</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Stay tuned for learning more tips of living in Sweden</h2>



<p>I'll be posting more content about what is to live in Stockholm and Sweden. Check out also other useful <a href="https://studyinsweden.se/blogs/">tips from the other ambassadors</a>.</p>

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Hi! 👋 In this blog you can read about our experiences as international students in Sweden!

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Hi! 👋 In this blog you can read about our experiences as international students in Sweden!

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