Honest Grocery Shopping in Northern Sweden

[@KalleFlodin]

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[@carolwilder2289]

Kalle, why do y'all buy groceries separately? So beautiful there. Thank you for the road trip❤

[@melindataljaard2753]

No, no, don't hide away! 😅 It's good to let they see you flogging. They can get you more followers😊😊. You 2 look great together. Congratulations with the baby. Hope you are baying some baby stuff already! Greatings from South-Africa. Melinda🙋🏻‍♀️

[@daisy9910]

Hi Kalle, is the book in SEK or USD? I am trying to work out how much it would be in AUD.

[@RM360CR]

A question this forest in the video are they man made for logging because it all looks very homogenous all the same trees and native or old forest are not like that at all because birds spread all types of seed from all types of trees many who have no value economically but keep eco system working properly.

[@esgee3829]

similar prices. but holy hell 115 sek for that lunch. i cant believe it. hotel must have not updated price in 10 years!

[@johnliemandt2753]

Old retired folks in Iowa US. We are with you as advocates of organic and health eating. We spend around $1000. per month for 2 humans and one dog. Dog food, paper goods and decent meat is absurdly expensive with our rate of inflation. Food, health insurance and taxes are our biggest costs. Good luck to you and I enjoy watching.

[@gailsgig]

That is a huge amount! What ate you eating ? Unhealthy meat every day?

[@jannulik]

​@@gailsgigno, they are eating healthy processed fake meats 😂

[@MarieMoore-z1h]

We live in Portugal, in a town called Tavira. We are two adults with no pets. Retired. We spend 400 to 500 Euros per month on all of our groceries, including toiletries and household cleansers. This represents $450 to $550 U.S. dollars. We don't buy organic because our local produce growers use minimal to no chemicals during the growth process but we do spend extra on some gluten free and lactose free products. These tend to drive the price up, much like your organic products do. Good luck with your baby! I really enjoyed learning about life in Sweden. Beautiful!!!!

[@joycehaines2055]

I’m from Montana and people have been know to freeze to death here. We are having really warm February so far. Just found your videos, love to staycation in my senior years. Much happiness

[@gmm5550]

swedish saying : There are no bad weather only bad clothes'...=)

[@DeborahBlaylock-er3fl]

OMG that drive on your way back home is immaculately gorgeous. If I didn't have titanium rods up and down my neck and back I would definitely be moving there. It's breathtaking

[@LoraStaneva]

I really love seeing Sweden with snow, it looks so beautiful with the pine forests 😍🌲 Also it was so nice to go with you on a grocery shopping day, thanks for sharing with us 🙏☺

[@KalleFlodin]

I also looove all the snow on the tree tops ❤ Thank you for joining us on the shopping 🥰

[@Jodi7733]

@@KalleFlodinI am a Brand new Sub (and bell) after this one. Thank you for bringing us along today - and your Beautiful filming! I too have lived Rurally and Understand some of the trade offs one makes just for day to day living ( like spending all day to go into town ❤). It was Nice to see your Choice to certain things such as Good Wholesome food over extra clothes etc and that your Swedish Grocery store had those choices. 🎉 it’s not always the case. I have not been to Sverige in around 30 years ( I make my own filmjolk because I miss it So Much) ❤ I am excited for your upcoming baby and how you will go through that process Naturally. P.S. A Sweet Thought for Mama ( and good for Dad too) An Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea ( which tastes Wonderful by the way) was Recommended by my Midwife as Excellent for leading up to a Good Birth and After for Nursing and Staying Healthy ❤❤ Mama is Glowing by the way, Absolutely Lovely on film.

[@CarolGasses]

This reminds me of NH winters.

[@AlaskaErik]

I'm from Alaska and I can see that just by looking outside.

[@RM360CR]

It sure does look very beatiful from the comfort of my home in a nice warm place in costa rica because that life is hard but rewarding in some ways at the same time. I hate snow never ever want to see it again ever....

[@staroceans8677]

New subscriber. I ❤ your channel, your property and cabin. I adore both of you. I've ALWAYS wanted to go to Sweden. I'm a senior, and that may not happen before the end of my life. Still love to go someday. You're a DELIGHTFUL couple and I COMPLETELY AGREE with your choices. Organic is the BEST, and it is the only way to go. Everything else is not nearly as important as what you put into your body! I look forward to your family's growth and future videos. ❤ SKOL 😊

[@jenniferdaniel6952]

Thank you for sharing and stepping out of your comfort zone to film in the wild lol so many times when things get hard I think “that’s it, we’re moving to Kalle’s area!” But these videos remind me it’s the same everywhere: good and bad, hard and fun, it’s just what you make of it. Thank you for showing all the ups and downs and hard and fun of your life 🙏

[@DNA350ppm]

I love this comment! All the best wishes to you, Jennifer! 🙂

[@7113cole]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and your country of Sweden. Have you ever thought of keeping a sled in the car to pull your groceries? The house looks great with the white ceiling and twinkle lights on the house.

[@bergannon6585]

Yes, "good and bad, it's what we make of it" we can all create our own wee utopia.

[@MissSchnickfitzel]

This is literally way better than germany lol. So no its not the same. Ive also spent several months managing groceries for my friend in northern norway. He pays as much as we as germans do at this point. Maybe a bit more. But he makes double the money through a normal average job. So yea. This is luxury

[@storybookfibers]

i was thinking of the sled idea too . . . wondering if it could be safely left near where they park (if no one takes things etc.) @@7113cole

[@donnaholmes2496]

Thank you Kalle for sharing your family with us. I love your cabin and enjoyed shopping with you and your wife. May God be with you and your family.

[@SvenjaOhlsen]

Dear Kalle and Christine, thank you very much for sharing this glimpse of day to day life in the north of Sweden. I moved to Gotland this year, transforming from a german big-city translator to an island cowgirl. I live here at a dairy farm with 35 beautiful cows and my wonderful boyfriend. We are very passionate about our lifestyle and farming despite the struggles and hardtimes. So I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the two of you. It makes me very happy to see you buying Arla organic milk (which we also produce here) and taking care of what you eat and where it comes from overall. Showing that it is possible to do so even while grocery shopping in a normal supermarket, showing that making a small difference is possible in everyday life. So I am very grateful for that and send you my best wishes and greetings from Gotland and our lovely cows 💙🐮🐂🐄

[@bergannon6585]

❤Sending you love and best wishes from 2 retired dairy farmers in Ireland. It's not for the faith hearted, definitely a labour of love. ❤

[@SvenjaOhlsen]

@@bergannon6585 💕🤗

[@kesmarn]

@@bergannon6585 That would be "faint hearted"! Being faith hearted might be a distinct advantage!

[@storybookfibers]

one pound of Kerri Gold Butter is $7.99 usd. 473 ml / one pint of organic cream is $8.29 usd. half gallon of organic whole milk is over $7.00 your prices seam better than over here in a rural mountain community in southern California. Also I was so impressed that you have a mail box and receive your mail. What a fabulous blessing. Here we have no mail delivery and drive the three miles to town to get our mail from the post office. A beautiful day shopping with you both. Thank you for making this video and taking 'one for the team', the embarrassment filming in the market for us. x o x o

[@kataleen7962]

Same prices from central rural Ohio. Last three months food has slowly have been increasing 20% every month. Back to the basics.

[@ldirk58601]

This was one of my favorite videos you've done. It's so beautiful there. Our prices have doubled too in the States. Very sad. I am so happy to see everyone is looking healthy and happy and baby is growing too! Your sweetie is so pretty. Save your egg cartons you'll have chickens before you know it. Happy Holidays

[@AlaskaErik]

I always check the eggs! I wiggle each one because sometimes they're broken on the bottom and just opening the carton and taking a quick look won't allow you to see that. Eggs that are broken on the bottom will stick to the carton and wiggling each egg will let you know it's not broken on the bottom.

[@NomadicIslanders]

Same!

[@alfr1]

If you buy the paper cartons, look at the bottom of the container first, then lower it and look inside at each egg, to check for cracks. Often the cracked ones will leak into the bottom.

[@thany3]

@@alfr1 Always get the paper cartons, never that plastic garbage! Over 99% of all paper can be recycled.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

wiggling the eggs is the easiest way to break them!! ahaha!!

[@tainahollo8567]

@@hmsmile1225 I have done it at least 25 years and never got any problems! :) No need to be afraid.

[@pjmans]

Hi 👋 from southern Minnesota, USA 🇺🇸 A two pack of sweet peppers is $2.49 - I couldn’t believe how you walked 7 miles to get groceries - that lady was so nice to take you home.

[@samuel_saysske1355]

Have you ever been to Fairmont? My third Cousin lives there(I’m Swedish) and I would love to visit someday

[@GM-jv9jz]

Im from southern Minn also but left 20 yrs ago. I wouldnt go back.

[@ireneturner2944]

A 3 pack is 3.99. In N.E. Oklahoma. Bell peppers.

[@carolwilkins7286]

A six pack of peppers (2 green, 1 yellow 4 red) was £1.80 yesterday here in the UK, but not everywhere does such a good deal, prices vary a lot here, you have to shop around

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Hey I'm a fellow Minnesotan! N.E. Minnesota though on the iron range only 80 miles from Canada. My grandparents were Swedish and spoke Swedish but I guess lived in Jacobstad Finland. I lived in N.Y. City for awhile but hated it and came back home. I would love to visit Sweden. Saving up and learning Swedish

[@makadutaarzola9453]

New to your channel. I'm in New Mexico USA and love you story of the lady helping you. There are still good people. Lived in Alaska for several years and now back home on my reservation with family. Blessing to you and your wife. May God keep you safe.🥰🙏🎄❤️

[@anneskic]

Hi Kalle and Kristin! Have you thought about piling snow up against the walls of your cabin? It will add insulation both for the floor and the walls. I grew up in an old log house in Northern Norway and we used to do that for added insulation. It really works!

[@Mollydolly538]

Great idea !

[@alfr1]

And blocks some of the wind. A bright light outside of the window, but shining IN often makes you feel better after a day or two inside. One bright light in a window makes your body think it was a bright day outside. Need to work on your log storage, and very close to the door would be best. Rotate that old wood, and burn it, don't save it.

[@gailsgig]

Like putting an igloo around your house! Of course it will work!

[@frederickmoller]

My Dad always did this in his insulated bungalow in northeastern Ontario Canada.

[@MaPayton]

In Iowa as a girl we used rectangular straw bales around the foundation, then packed the snow. It helped with the drafts during the winter.

[@Cc-lp2xi]

Just found you and so glad as a Canadian living in a tiny overpopulated country (UK) I desperately need to see winter, nature and space again! Subscribed!

[@meganhuggins7494]

There are still plenty of areas in the UK which have lots of space to see nature. Just stay away from the overcrowded cities. I live in a very rural area, population 250, we love it.😊

[@gramule]

The UK is not overly populated at all. Try the Lake District, Rural Wales, The Peak District, not to mention all of Scotand. Just avoid the Metropolis', Urban Jungles, Conurbations etc. We live on the Fylde Coast, it's bliss.

[@Cc-lp2xi]

@@gramule I have been to all of those. Compared to Canada they are overpopulated. Try Canada- a country where you'll be driving down a rural road and see no one for hours even days. I've been to the Lake District many, many times- go anywhere and in minutes a human will be behind or in front. Only place in UK slightly comparable to Canadian levels of Isolation and that's Scotland. Even in Wales there were always people somewhere at some time. Based on my duality of living experience I respectfully disagree.

[@Cc-lp2xi]

@@meganhuggins7494 I also live fairly 'remotely' in England but the nature of this being an island means within minutes I will see someone walking or driving. Try Canada- there is no way the villages and rural areas in the second largest country on Earth will ever feel overpopulated. Went to Norway and that never felt overpopulated either- cause it isn't.

[@rita1259-y5c]

I live in Tennessee, USA. Our grocery prices are similar for organic food. As you remarked, food can be found at lower prices, but I try to buy organic, non processed food. It really is an investment in your good health😊 Enjoyed your video!

[@tribalwoman138]

Here in Missouri USA, we buy 6 bell peppers two red, two orange and two yellow for $5.48 for the bag. We only buy the peppers for about two months in the winter months because we have a huge garden and orchard, and we also grow peppers in the greenhouse. But once in a while if the growing season doesn't quite work out as well, we will buy these peppers. Two pounds of whole garlic is $5.14 for the whole 2 lb. braid of garlic. Prices have gone up a lot on food here. We shop in bulk . example,: we buy 25 lb bag of rice, whole wheat flour, etc.

[@rendeeplus3]

I am in Australia...our prices have also doubled. Trying to eat healthy shouldn't be more expensive! Loved this video!

[@jtekholm]

It is like that pretty much everywhere as far as I know. In Finland the price of everything has gone up extremely, including rent. :/ It's gonna be a tough time for many people...

[@bakk.]

I spent half of what they spend on a lot of these things, probably since I live in a fairly big city and don't buy as much organic stuff, but still

[@meowdacat]

where getting to the point where they should have lube at the front counter instead of hand sanitizer cos you just know the prices will have you fxxcked.

[@alicelindores22]

very true. eating in Australia has just become a luxury.

[@jswmonkey197]

I'm in Edinburgh, UK. Going round the supermarket last year or so I feel like I'm being repeatedly punched in the stomach.

[@tainahollo8567]

Oh, so great that someone else walks, too!!! I usually walk 20 km to the nearest bus stop or 25 km to the railway station. Last winter I walked 25 km to a job interview and then back again - it has been the longest day trip so far. And I am 60! :)

[@svenvandermierde4565]

I laughed so hard at Christine's face when you suggested skipping lunch, such blasphemy to even think about it 🤣🤣 You both look so happy, almost glowing with it, going through this pregnancy. Maybe I'm the only one, but whenever we're up at our place in Kramfors and eat proper Swedish produce and food, my allergies are so much less intense! I haven't tried milk yet, but I can handle Filmjölk. And the prices aren't so different from what we pay here in Belgium. This video was exactly what I needed today. It's like being transported back there whenever you show glimpses of Sollefteå and I can't thank you enough for showing this side of life up north, even though you've had to step out of your comfort zone to do it. It's also weird, yet nice, to recognize the places you go to, like K-bygg and Ica Kvantum, those are my go-to shops when I'm up there. Only 7 months until I can start moving our family to Kramfors, in the meantime I'm getting my Sweden fix from your videos (or Jonna, Rosie, Daniel, Matthias and Tova...) PS: my wife is finishing up her schooling to be a chef (cook) and hoping to get a job at Halstaberget restaurant, was really nice to see the place featured here :)

[@edeb9787]

Cool, I've spend two months of my life near Kramfors! It was my firt great experience living in the North

[@katiewright2232]

That was really fun. Hello from Pennsylvania, USA. Our food prices are very much comparable to yours, and unfortunately, they just keep going up up up! I agree that there is nothing more important than good quality food. Isn’t it wonderful to approach your little cabin in the snow and winter darkness, and to be welcomed by the charming lights that you have put up for the season - absolutely charming. Can’t wait to see your Christmas video next week!❤

[@CharlotteBugYouTubeVideosMore]

So much joy that you have been able to update the cabin in a manner that Christine could come home.

[@Momma_Tomma]

Fun fact, since you were talking about milk being processed. Whole milk is just as "processed." When milk gets to the plant, the cream is skimmed off first. So you now have skim milk. After everything has been homogenized and pasteurized, the cream is added back to the milk in various percentages (as notated on package). So thats how you have skim, 2%, and whole. So all milk goes through the same "process." The difference is how much milkfat is added back at the end. 😊

[@bearpawz_]

Wow.. Cool fun fact to know.. 😯 Thanks Momma T!!

[@Momma_Tomma]

@@bearpawz_ you're welcome. I learned it not too long ago myself after a dairy farmer took us on a video tour of a dairy plant. 😁

[@signalfire6]

When I was little in the 50s, the milkman delivered milk in glass bottles. My mother skimmed off the cream top for coffee. I used to 'help' her bring in the heavy glass bottles until one day somehow I nearly cut off my pinkie. After that, I wasn't allowed to anymore.

[@belaayya5094]

Keep in mind that many countries do not process their milk/eggs nearly as much as the US. I never had issues with milk until the US, and found out about how the pasteurization and homogenization processes affect the longevity of milk. Of course, most other countries don't have to refrigerate eggs either, but the chemical processes we do on food in the US in the name of either shelf-stability or visual rather than biological cleanliness is mind-boggling.

[@monam8509]

The Swedish milk they bought is different, it hasn't been homogenized, just low pasteurized.

Hey, I'm from Pakistan. I really love watching you two living the life of your dreams. Just wanted to share some pricing on grocery in our country. In around $252 we can get a really nice and some extra things than you got for atleast 1 or 1.5 months. So grocery here is really cheap as compared to Sweden mainly because we own alot of agricultural lands and most of our food comes from the own lands and then products are made out of it for the store. Btw I get really happy to recieve the notification of yours' videos everytime! :)

[@krokodilen31]

Yeah salaries are for sure different too, there is a lot of farmland here too. But the climate is to harsh for a lot of more exotic fruits.

[@9erner]

Pakistan zinzabad

[@poppykane7230]

In Canada groceries cost twice as much

[@deemorgan5046]

Orange juice is very high in folic acid I craved it also...it prevents spinal bifida...and other birth defects. Godspeed Dee

[@john60123]

Congratulations with your baby boy, Happy Holidays to both of you. -From Canada. Food prices their seem very similar to Canada. Except for the peppers! half the price here, I would consider keeping the seeds from your peppers and start growing them in the house in small containers on the windowsill -starting in February. Then plant outside after the last frost in mulch boxs made of free wood. Then preserve them in jars. I do 20 Jars a year of Salsa for the winter, it's good for soup, pasta, chicken or side with bun. A small green house would be good to. Onions & potatoes will grow year around without any work. All the Best -John

[@louisesusan]

I travelled through Sweden just over a year ago, but i stocked up in Germany with groceries before the journey up, so this was good to see for my next visit. Here in New Zealand the prices are about the same. Food here is very seasonal, due to lack of resources to import. Like you we can pay $4 to $5 NZD a pepper or even $12 NZD for a pack of tomatoes, out of season. We shop weekly like you both, and sometimes we will go in with a meal idea, only to change that completely when we see the prices. It certainly makes me appreciate certain foods, when they are back in season after a long wait. I am also from the UK, so when i visit there I have a giggle at everyone thinking, the prices are high there!!! I also never think of buying popcorn, a great snack idea. Love to you both x

[@mecker]

It was so nice to goo grocery shopping with you 😃 Thanks for taking us. The woods and the cabin look so cozy in winter! ❤ Love from Switzerland

[@chrisprpich3278]

Loved this video. Was so nice to see Christine, So happy she is doing well. 😊🇨🇦

[@ardicesaugar5475]

You can teach the huskies to pull a small sled from the car to the cabin. They are smart and will learn quick.

[@carolak.9249]

Das ist nur ein Husky Mix. Dieser Hund hat nicht die Kraft etwas zu ziehen. Sie haben keine Ahnung

[@hoWa3920]

@@carolak.9249 Jeder Hund kann "etwas" ziehen. Sie haben keine Ahnung und sind arrogant.

[@shelahogletree7711]

@@carolak.9249Well dang!

[@ardicesaugar5475]

@@carolak.9249 Thanks, it's hard to see on my phone. They looked a little small.

[@faithrada]

That was my first thought.. but perhaps there are light sleds that they could pull themselves? That's a lot of lugging of groceries. 😮

[@yvonnebirch6026]

The cabin looks so beautiful in the snow ! Loved the episode ! Thank you 🙏💕🌷

[@howdydo7320]

Reminded me of northern MN & shoveling snow from my long driveway; rather i push snow. At mail box i cut thru the snow push to side of road. I live in OK now. I lived in alaska 5 yrs; took winter survival courses. Took desert survival courses in AZ. All survival courses were from the native americans of that regions. They were the best teachers. I never made it to sweden, norway, denmark, iceland & greenland; it was in my heart to travel to those places. I wouldnt know how they would rec a native american woman. Im 76 now & still traveling around the USA; havent seen much of my own country. Nice to visit sweden thru ur videos; similar to northern MN & alaska.

[@frauvonduh7521]

As you told the story about the woman that gave you a lift I had to think about that you don't experience this kind of things when you travel first class. So many moments will be reminded one day because they once had been challenging.

[@ej_8888]

How beautiful. Love all that snow ! Blessings from the UK 🤍

[@millierosario3601]

I’m from Wisconsin and the prices were comparable to the organic price for food, with the exception to dairy. Wisconsin is the dairy state, our prices are a bit less for milk, cheese , and butter. Thanks for sharing your journey. ☺️

[@klani1309]

The organic butter is $8 in U.S ,, 79 cents a pound for Bananas, Bacon $8.99 for 18 oz, Organic, Milk 1/2 Gallon $4.99 U.S. I love your grocery hauls! Please do more of them!

[@thany3]

1 pound is about 450g, 18oz is just over 500g, for the rest of the world. And half a gallon is 2.2 litres. That's also quite expensive. I can't drink milk, but have to go for oat milk and soy milk. They are €1.40 and €1.10 for a 1 litre UHT carton, respectively. Diary milk (pasturised) is around €1.00 per litre. All budget brand or non-branded. Bacon comes in at €1.00 for 50-60 grammes fresh, or €1.00 per 100 grammes with some (still totally safe) preservatives. Our bacon is different though - it comes as circular slices. If you want the typical bacon rashes, you'd spend more and you typically have to go to an actual butchery or an expensive supermarket.

[@Cinemaphile7783]

​@@thany3Oatmilk is easy to make even easier than soy milk.

[@thany3]

@@Cinemaphile7783 So then the reason it's more expensive is probably just supply & demand.

[@EtherealSunset]

Wow, is that just a standard sized pack of butter, or a large one. I get a standard sized pack of butter delivered to my door overnight by the local milkman, from a family run organic farm and it's around £2.50.

[@thany3]

@@EtherealSunset Standard or large doesn't really mean the same thing everywhere. Butter is €2,25 per 250g (standard) here in Holland, and that's for the unbranded variety at a non-lowbudget supermarket. I prefer margarine, which is a LOT cheaper, at €1,50 per 500g (large). But I wouldn't put it on bread - people here use it primarily for frying (not deep frying) and baking. We don't have milkmen here anymore, I don't think. Most people have access to a supermarket at walking or cycling distance anyway.

[@reneeupdike2220]

I just love seeing you and Christine together doing the video! Even watching you both grocery shop is a lot of fun for me!

[@ThomasLindstrom-di8so]

Tjena kids! Andra avsnittet jag tittar på och blir allt mer övertygad om att ni har valt rätt väg. Det vill säga; ni äter som vanligt folk. 😁 Kul att se Hallstaberget igen! Där har jag tjänat grymt mycket pengar som organisationskonsult…men det var länge sedan. Allt gott till er tre och doggarna också!❤️

[@damonb.2624]

Seeing that ICA brings back memories where we did buy sausages for the next day where the whole group was hiking to the sea and it was raining all day but every one had the best time and I hope you will have the same experience with the new group next year ❤

[@shinnam]

There are Swedish couples that keep their finances separate. My Brother-in-law and his wife keep their finances seperate. They have 2 kids been married 12 years.

[@krisjackson5967]

This was fascinating. When my husband was alive we spent about €50- 60 a week on food here in Spain. Now I average about €30 a week. At the moment I have been eating out a bit. Today a friend & I are going to a steak & seafood place to enjoy lobster etc but I usually cook for myself

[@aickoyvesschumann3400]

Just an FYI, as a couple with 2 bigger dogs in SC, USA we also spend easily $1000/ month on groceries and staples when we "save". We have months where we spent $1500. I am from Germany and I biked a month through Sweden and another one through Norway before moving to Canada. Scandinavian and then German groceries have a vastly higher quality than in both Canada and the US.

[@wandamiller6168]

SC too! Hope you have a beautiful day🤠

[@AlexiCult]

Hi from Russia. I live in about the same conditions as you, also eat always at home, and spend $150-200 a month on groceries, for one person. With the type of groceries that you buy, including wine etc, I guess that would be $200-300.

[@rodeoandrye]

Christine looks so beautiful and shy when Kalle is filming her at the checkout. :) This was a fun video.

[@brambles8329]

Hello from sunny California, I have given hundreds of rides to people even if it was in the other direction. Once from Petaluma, ca to Santa Cruiz, Ca and another time with my kid in a carseat a ride from a block away from my place to about an hour away plus a burrito I bought for that person, usually the rides are shorter, about 20 min away or so. I'm so glad to see the appreciation for the efforts of others ❤

[@tootz1950]

I would commend you but I feel that is highly dangerous. You must know the crime figures...and with your child? Wow.

[@DebraDavis-f3q]

I am a single older woman from East Texas. I could eat extravagantly for $400 a month. I actually spend anout $200 and have freezers and pantry full of food. Your grocery bill takes my breath away. My granddaughter lives in Lund Sweden. This gives me a better appreciation for her life.

[@justiciam.6951]

Americans have no idea. The prices in the video are about the same as in Canada - we pay at least double what americans do for everything.

[@nurqe12]

Absolutely awsome beautiful Scandinavian people ❤

[@luisaallodi5915]

Hi guys, i'm writing to you from Italy. Thank you for your cosy winter spirit.I'm always interested to know the prices food of the other places. Also in Italy, everything has become expensive, but my husband and me prefer to buy healthy food. We think that it's for our future :-) Good vibes for you, for the dogs and for your baby :-)

[@timmerriman]

Astonishing cheap compared to Australian prices! Love that you have so many options of organic!

[@SJC49]

Kal, much respect. You’re a modern day pioneer. I was thinking about how a couple of years from now you can build a beautiful winter snow fort for your little one! 😍🇨🇦

[@FredrikNilsson94]

KÅL

[@SJC49]

@@FredrikNilsson94 Sorry - thanks!

[@FredrikNilsson94]

@@SJC49 haha, just thougt it wasa a funny typo. God speed to you xoxo

[@taniadolphy5122]

Beautiful cabin. I love the pretty lights over the table ❤.

[@smurph4959]

I respect your inner grit. It kind of hurt my heart a little to think none of your neighbours realised you were walking 7 hours for groceries , but that lady was so kind 💓 such a beautiful place 💓

[@annacarlsson1280]

We are vikings!!!! (hahaha) Here in Sweden many just do it and dont want to be a bother im afraid.... But if we learn that someone we know is struggling then we usualy drop our shit and help xD esspecialy if you live like that!!!! Its extremely important to have a great relationship with those around you. But it seams like they dont have any neighbors where they live, can be a way away between houses where they live :) And at the start he might not have known anyone so.... You do what you need xD

[@angieandersen0705]

Get tears in my eyes, thank you for sharing this story ❤!

[@amberrichardson5976]

Loved seeing the food prices, same here. I go to Whole Foods so the food is healthier. Can’t image walking that far, amazing. That lady was so kind to deliver you home! Happy Christmas for USA!

[@kathyanderson1509]

Love the snow on the trees as you driving

[@paulad6728]

I also buy mostly organic or at the local farmer's market here in North Georgia and I think your prices are comparable to what I pay. I am always interested in watching your videos because I am of roughly 35% Swedish heritage. I would not care for that much snow though 🙂

[@Melmin447]

I can't believe you had to walk 7 hours round trip to get groceries! Back when I didn't have a car, I thought walking all uphill on the way back from the store with a heavy backpack was a bit of a chore - lol. The kindness of that woman who gave you a ride that one day is amazing. Your food prices are actually pretty comparable to my area in the US (Washington State), at least for a few things, but some items seemed a pretty good deal. I too prioritize organic foods and it's worth it to me to pay a bit more for it. The snow looks so pretty, and it was fun to see the dogs romping around being cute. :)

[@tomik88]

It's been 4 months now that I've been living in Northern Sweden and the short days with almost no sun are killing me 😁😁 I admire you for handling it with such ease

[@NovaDeb]

An idea is that you could pull a small sled with the groceries from the car to your house. You might even could train your dog to pull the sled for you.

[@patriciamartin6756]

Kalle and Christine. I love your channel. It is about honest people like you doing ordinary things we can all relate to

[@Lea-rb9nc]

I live in the south of France and being vegan I go for organic foods as well. It appears that your prices are higher than here. I've always heard that things are very expensive there. However, I do hope to visit one day. As for following my dreams, I left my native California for the Mediterranean in 2007 with no regrets.By the way, my father was Swedish. All the best from France.❤

[@littlechestnutorchard]

I just noticed that you dont buy pulses and legumes like lentils, chickpeas, beans etc. They are great complex carbs and proteins. Also they have very long shelf life, great for emergencies.

[@NaeniaNightingale]

Long shelf life = processed = not healthy. And they buy as much organic and healthy foods as possible.

[@janetgilbert9668]

I loved seeing the way your supermarket displays its produce. Some of the brands we have here in Great Britain. Loved the blog. Keep well and healthy.

[@fr.jpheath677]

I have always and still do love watching your posts. But this one showed me the vast difference in our lifestyle. Yes I live in Sweden as well, and yes, We have a similar number of mouths to feed, but my costs are vastly different. I only buy what is on sale, and then ask what can I cook with that. And when I can afford it I buy organic. We also prepare all our own food, but my monthly cost are around 5000 kr a month. Its not just what you prioritise, its also what you can afford.

[@Marina_Shaidakova]

Yeah we have the same situation here in Sweden. We do not buy everything on sale but we have to minimize the cost for food, so we have about 4000 to 5000 kr per month. So having a 10000 kr per month for food sounds like a lot of food😅😊

[@ritasnider2998]

The groceries are cheaper in Houston, Texas USA. They are still very expensive. Love your country. It is our winter here and the temperature is around 65 Decrees today. We live where our winters are mild.

[@elc193]

Love the vlog - nice to see a different content and have a glimpse of food costs in other countries. Pretty much the same on average with us here in Toronto, Canada. Good to see lovely Christine. Cant wait for next baby vlog. Best ❤

[@SJC49]

Our prices are unreal. I had Provolone cheese on my small list today and the price was $6.99 for 10 small slices. I put it back. The other day I went to a new organic food store in my town of Oakville. I picked out 2 pre-cooked, marinated salmon fillets - it came to $40.43. I didn’t purchase. Going to have to seriously change up meal planning! 😍🇨🇦

[@jillhansinger4095]

I am totally in awe of this pod cast..so calm so pleasant so real and honest…I subscribed just to,get away from all the hatred we are exposed to in the states…I am from Michigan..south East Michigan ..no snow yet but we are told it’s coming..makes me happy especially at night when everything is quiet and peaceful…thank you for the stories

[@tommysara]

My boyfriend and I live in North Germany approx. 30 minutes from the danish border. We spend 500-600€ a month for groceries. Most times it’s more close to 600€. And we don’t buy organic. If we would, it would be closer to what you guys pay 😊 Edit: and we cook most of our meals at home. We buy outside food one or two times a month, depending on how much we already spend

[@dorenialee421]

I live in the middle of North America. Your costs for organic basically match our prices for organic on a US$ to gram basis. Organic is worth it, in my opinion. I've been watching you off and on for a while now, congrats on your channel and on the impending baby! Best wishes for a wonderful new year, a smooth and easy birth, and a healthy, happy mother and child.

[@donnalansberry5559]

I spend about the same here in Seattle, Washington, USA. Prices have gone up a lot over the past year everywhere. Thanks for taking us shopping with you!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I am in the Seattle area, too and I think we have some of the highest grocery prices, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, in the USA. I get a little envious every time I watch a video of someone buying groceries, especially from Aldi, anywhere else because it’s always cheaper.

[@teresagorden5984]

Interesting, thank you for sharing. From Vancouver , Canada. When I was young we moved as newlyweds to a 2 acre farm with a genuine log cabin and grew huge gardens, had chickens etc much as your plans. It was very happy times. Now I am senior and live 3 minutes walk from beach in Vancouver and is beautiful also at this later stage in life. Happy New Year to you and baby. Skol!

[@LoriBraendli]

It was great to see your prices on foods. Aside from produce, our prices in Switzerland are about the same. Produce is a bit less expensive I think. I grew most of ours over the summer months. We have seen prices jump, but not like the inflation that has affected the rest of Europe and the USA. Your scenery is breathtaking. Thanks for taking us along!

[@rebeccapascual3580]

Thank you so much Kalle and Christine for sharing your life living in Sweden it’s really refreshing and I can understand about prioritizing food budget for strictly organic and healthy food. Me and my husband also have been doing this for a few years now and it gets very expensive but again that’s what we choose to do, and I understand that, I wish you both a merry merry Christmas

[@ashvanes484]

family of 4 in New England, we have a small farm and a not so different life although we are currently without chickens due to predations last summer. We probably avg $300/wk on groceries for 2 adults and 2 teens, mix of high quality ingredients and economy bulk/packaged items and plenty of fruits and vegetables. really interesting to see the inside of your store and the choices and quality available. It's been a warm winter so we are just about to get our first real snowstorm. Thank you for sharing.

[@peterszakal1602]

Hi Kalle Im from Toronto, Canada and here is everything 50 - 100% more expensive since 2020 We also try to eat as healthy as possible and we noticed significant increase for all our groceries. Prices are rising up from month to month and they're even promising more increase from January.

[@lynnloehr1566]

Loved seeing your town and the area around it. Just beautiful. I live in the Rocky Mountains, and our food is probably a little cheaper, we also eat organic whenever possible. We have lots of grocery stores so we tend to shop around for some things to get the best price.

[@Lostmary1]

💗 this video! Love seeing the shops and food y’all have , everything is beautiful!!!

[@liquidleaves]

Hello Kalle & Christine! From Wisconsin, USA - it was so refreshing to see this video!! Prices for organic here are relatively comparable. For me and my fiancé we spend about $150-$200 USD - a week on groceries more like $250 if everything is organic. Thank you for sharing this with us. Happiest holidays and wishing you both a safe and happy new year!! 🎉❤

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

I'm in love! I just subscribed. This is the best channel for me. It was a KZbin recommendation. You probably aren't going to read this as you have so many comments. You two are so adorable. Pretty dogs. This vlog was so calming to watch. Everything from the northern lights to the lights in your cottage as you walk up to it at night, to the relaxing music you use. So pleasant. I am from the states and I am stressed even though I don't work anymore. I watch a lot of KZbin about the war in Ukraine, politics of the USA, how to stock up on food for the inflation ahead, etc. and I come to your channel and it's all calm and pleasant. Amazing! Thank you, thank you. Now I have to go back to the beginning and watch all of your vlogs. I'm excited.❤

[@mowilson5588]

You came across an Earth Angel that day on the road! 😊💯😇

[@KalleFlodin]

Must have been something like that! 🥰

[@theresaast7049]

Hello, I just discovered your channel. I live in Georgia, southeastern United State, where it is hot and humid 5 months of the year, with a lovely spring and fall, and 6 weeks of winter. We have very little snow or ice, and your cabin/home isin an absolute sparkly white fairy tale world. So beautiful. :) I am first generation Polish-Ameican - my father disembarked at Ellis Island in 1951. I teach Modern European History at a small Liberal Arts University and am planning to retire in 2-3 years. I look forward to following your channel and learning more about Sweden and your life together. Blessings. Theresa

[@dougjensen8838]

Your bill was actually less than I thought it may have been. I pay about 7.00 for 1 lb. of butter-organic-, 7.00 for 1 gallon of organic milk, 7.00 for dates, 2.25 for organic red, orange or yellow peppers. Just a sample of what I pay. I love your videos! Best wishes to you and Kristine! Kathy J.

[@ruthpullman5812]

I am from Saskatchewan, Canada. Prices are quite comparable. I also prefer organic. We grow most of our vegetables, and we get grass fed beef from our neighbour. I just found your Chanel and am loving it. I will continue to watch. Excited for your little baby to arrive. I will pray for a safe arrival.

[@LaFarmhouse]

everything is very expensive as well, in sheybogan, wisconsin from last year, and i really loved seeing the shopping centers🎀🎄🤎

[@madlun3315]

Hi Kalle! I really appreciate your videos - they make me feel relaxed and I live my future dreams through them. I am longing to move into a cabin in the woods, maybe in Dalarna since my parents’ summer house is there. Anyhow, it would be fun and helpful if you shared your essentials for living as you do! Essential clothing or shoes, tools, mindsets etc for each season. Would be interesting to watch! Take care!

[@platincarlson]

I can really relate to how strange it is to walk around with a camera in your local store haha..😂 thanks for doing this for us!❤️

[@ceciliakjar8383]

Wow wow wow! I missed the news! Congratulations on the pregnancy ❤️❤️❤️

[@wudzen]

A sled you could pull would be helpful for bringing groceries/supplies to the house from the car in the snow.

[@8imee]

Ha! "when you're pregnant you just want all the sugar and gluten you can get " Relatable!!! 3 months pregnant and I feel this so much 😆

[@angeladavey5233]

Thanks for showing Swedish grocery prices. I have family that lives in Sweden...it is very beautiful ☺️. I live in Canada and i just bought 6 peppers the other day and they were $6 CA. As for Organic butter, its probably similar priced. Your popcorn is pretty expensive compared to ours, but such a great snack!! Merry Christmas 🎄✨️

[@cindyblair1283]

You have a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing. It means so much more when you take time out from the busy life and make your house your own home. Not saying it’s not a lot of hard work and very extreme. ❤ love the your precious dogs❤

[@jokevanduijvenbode3760]

Here in the Netherlands the prices also became very high but not so high as in Sweden. Four dollars for popcorn is insane and also butter, milk, cheese, vegetables are much cheaper here. And the price of a organic cucumber here is 1.50 euros, 2.80 euros for one cucumber, oh my god. I buy my food at local organic farmers here in the area because than it is not processed and much more healthy. I live alone and I spent 650 euros a month on food because I buy local and only organic food from the farmers. My priority lies with healthy food too.Thank you for sharing, it was a very nice video and I learned a lot, I should not complain about the prices here 😬

[@annasutton8078]

I love how driving on the snowy roads is so easy. In the UK if we have any snow everything grinds to a halt. Airports included. I would love to experience a snowy winter.Thank you for sharing.

[@edwardlondon565]

Thank you for including us on your shopping adventure. I have to say how much I have enjoyed watching you both grow as humans, it is amazing to be able to experience your life with you….thank you. And once the baby starts eating you will be buy a lot more in one trip…

[@lovedbyMessiah]

IHere in USA, NH we pay roughly $500 for groceries for 3 people in our family, per month and I thought it was expensive. Wow! It's very expensive over there!

[@julialarson340]

Love your home it seems so warm and inviting. Living in

[@dianeyoung2914]

I loved your video, such a beautiful country, sometimes I wish we had snow like that in the UK but then I remember how bad we are at coping with it. Other countries just seem so much more set up than here. Prices for shopping have gone so high everywhere, to be honest I don't look at individual prices for things, I buy what I have to buy and just keep an eye on the total I have spent. That shop works out to about £181 in English money which is a bit higher than I would spend for a weeks shopping but it isn't that much more. Wow how far you have to walk to your cabin from the car, it tired me out just watching!! At first I thought you were just taking the dogs for a walk on the way home then I realised you were walking to the cabin lol! Have a lovely Christmas xx

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Great video Kalle 🥰 I had to stop the video and tell my husband that you walked 7 hours to buy your groceries 😮 that is incredible. Lovely to see Christine and all the beautiful footage in the snow. Sending love to you all ❤

[@gabrielleszafir]

This was really interesting to see - I relate so much! I make KZbin videos in a similar spirit as you and live out in the country where it is a little over an hour driving to the nearest larger town/city. Our shopping days are quite like this as well - they always take a full day! Honestly its so validating to see how other people do things like this because I feel like as adults, we're all wondering if we're doing the right thing and wondering how other people are doing what they're doing. Prices here have also more than doubled here - I'd say we spend about the same amount each month on food...and we've also been looking to ways to be more self sufficient for the future as well. Sending love to you, Christine, and your little family from my little corner of the world! 🤍❤🤍❤