Convert SEK to AUD Swedish krona ↔ Australian dollar Free Online Secure
Type an amount in Swedish krona and read it in Australian dollar at once. The page uses the European Central Bank's reference rate, and tells you which day that rate is from.
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Where these codes and rates come from
The three letters in EUR, USD or JPY are not an abbreviation someone invented for a website: they are ISO 4217, a standard in which the first two letters are the country's own code and the third is usually the initial of the currency. The figures on this page come from the European Central Bank, which publishes one set of reference rates each working day, around 16:00 Central European time, agreed between the central banks of the Eurosystem. They are a daily snapshot meant for statistics and accounting, not a live trading feed — which is exactly why they are the same number for everyone, rather than whatever one bank happened to quote at one moment.
Where you meet an exchange rate
You meet an exchange rate four or five times a year without thinking about it: booking a trip, paying an invoice issued abroad, buying from a foreign shop, reading a salary offer in another currency, or checking what a card charge really cost. In all of these the reference rate is the honest middle, and the price you actually pay sits a little to one side of it. Knowing the middle is what lets you see how wide that margin is.
Questions people ask
Is this the rate my bank will give me?
No, and no page can promise one. This is the European Central Bank's reference rate: the midpoint published once a day for statistics. A bank, a card scheme or an exchange office adds its own margin on top — usually between half a percent and three percent, sometimes more at an airport counter. Use this figure to judge the offer you are given, not to predict it.
How often does the figure change, and what happens at weekends?
The European Central Bank publishes once each working day, in the afternoon, Central European time. There is no publication on Saturdays, Sundays or TARGET holidays, so on those days the page shows the last working day's rate and says which day it belongs to. The chart alongside is one year of the same daily series.
Is the answer exact?
Where both units are defined in terms of one another by whole numbers, yes — the page says so above the figure, and the only rounding is in how many digits are shown. Where the ratio has no finite decimal, the page shows twelve significant digits and says the relation is approximate rather than pretending otherwise.
Does anything I type leave my device?
No. The arithmetic runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded and there is no server to upload it to. Load the page once and it keeps working with the network switched off.
The Waterloo tour of 1977: when ABBA conquered Australia, and what a Swedish krona buys there today
In March 1977, four Swedish pop stars landed in Sydney for a tour that nobody at home quite believed. They had won Eurovision three years earlier, they had topped charts across Europe, but Australia was something else. Their songs had been played on the radio for months, a television special had made them household names, and when the plane touched down, thousands of fans were waiting at the airport and along the road to the hotel. The tour covered Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth, with concerts in front of crowds that police described as the largest the cities had seen for a musical act. A film crew followed them, and the footage became the movie ABBA: The Movie, released later that year. Australians have never really stopped loving the group; the country is still one of the places where its music is played most often. For a Swede planning a trip in the opposite direction, from Stockholm to Sydney, the first practical question is how many Australian dollars a krona buys. This page answers it. Use it to Convert SEK to AUD with the daily reference rates published by the European Central Bank, in which the krona and the Australian dollar are quoted against the euro; the page combines them into a krona-dollar figure and prints its date under the result. The amount you type never leaves your browser.
Using the converter
Kronor in, Australian dollars out
Type your budget and Convert SEK to AUD, then write the date next to the answer, because it belongs to the figure.
Type a sum in Swedish kronor and read the equivalent in Australian dollars and cents underneath, with the date of the fixing used. An Australian dollar is worth about six to seven kronor, so the answer is roughly a sixth of the number you typed. A fixing is published once per working day; on weekends and public holidays the page repeats the last one and says so. A table of round sums and a graph of the past month sit below the box. For the reverse direction, from Australian dollars into kronor, open Convert AUD to SEK.
How to read the figure
Whatever the counter offers, Convert SEK to AUD first and divide the offer by the result to see the margin.
The number on the screen is the midpoint of the interbank market, before any provider takes a share. Anyone who serves you will give a little less, and how much less is the real price of the service. A handy test is to divide the amount you are offered by the amount this page shows: 0.99 is outstanding, 0.97 is common for a good card, and below 0.95 deserves a second look. The sums in this text rest on an invented, tidy rate of seven kronor to the Australian dollar. It is not a forecast and not today's price, so put the live figure in its place before you rely on any of them.
Australia, in brief
A continent and a country
Australia is expensive for fuel and flights, so Convert SEK to AUD for each leg of your trip before you book.
Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, roughly the size of the mainland United States, with a population of about twenty-six million, most of whom live in cities along the south-eastern and eastern coasts. The centre is a vast red desert known as the outback, with few roads and fewer people. Distances are huge: it is more than three thousand kilometres from Sydney to Perth in a straight line. Domestic flights are normal for visitors, and a rental car or a campervan is the best way to see the countryside.
Seasons upside down
Because Australia lies in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. A Swede escaping the dark of January finds beaches, barbecues and temperatures of thirty degrees or more. In the north, the climate is tropical, with a wet season from November to April when cyclones and floods are possible; in the south it is temperate, and Melbourne is famous for four seasons in a day. Plan according to the region.
Sun and safety
The Australian sun is strong, and sunburn happens in fifteen minutes. Use sunscreen of factor 50, wear a hat and sunglasses, and swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches. In the sea, watch for strong currents; in the north, avoid swimming in rivers and estuaries because of crocodiles. Do not touch wildlife, and check shoes and bags for spiders in rural areas.
Cities
Sydney
A ferry, a tour and a dinner add up quickly, so Convert SEK to AUD for each and write the total for the day.
Sydney has a harbour with an opera house in the shape of sails and a steel bridge known as the Coathanger. A walk around the harbour, a ferry to Manly and a day at Bondi Beach are standard. A ferry ticket costs 7 to 10 dollars, a guided tour of the opera house about 45, and the bridge climb 200 to 400. A coffee costs 4.5 to 6 dollars, a main course in a restaurant 28 to 45. At the invented rate, a 40-dollar dinner is 280 kronor.
Melbourne
Day tours cost more than the train, so Convert SEK to AUD for both and choose what suits your plans.
Melbourne is the cultural capital, with laneways of cafes, street art, a large Victorian-era centre and trams that are free in the central zone. It is a coffee city, where the flat white was perfected, and a sports city, home to the Australian Football League's grand final and the Australian Open in tennis in January. Day trips lead to the Great Ocean Road, with limestone rock stacks known as the Twelve Apostles, and to the penguin parade on Phillip Island. A tour costs 100 to 200 dollars.
Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Brisbane has a subtropical climate, a river with city beaches and access to the Gold Coast. Perth is the sunniest and most isolated large city, with white beaches and a nearby island of friendly small marsupials called quokkas. Adelaide, in the south, is known for wine regions such as the Barossa Valley, and for festivals. Each of these cities is cheaper than Sydney for hotels, and each repays two or three days.
Nature and wildlife
The Great Barrier Reef
A reef trip is the biggest single cost for many visitors, so Convert SEK to AUD for the tour and the equipment hire.
Off the north-east coast stretches the largest coral reef system in the world, some two thousand kilometres long. Day trips from Cairns or Port Douglas include snorkelling and diving, and cost from 200 to 350 dollars. The reef is under pressure from warming seas, so choose operators with an environmental certification and use reef-safe sunscreen. Marine stingers appear in the north from November to May; wear a lycra suit when you swim.
Uluru and the red centre
In the middle of the country, a huge sandstone monolith rises from the plain. Uluru is sacred to the local Anangu people, who ask visitors not to climb it, and climbing has been banned since 2019. A walk around the base takes about three hours, and the park entry fee is about 38 dollars for three days. Sunrise and sunset change the colour of the rock from ochre to deep red. Flights from Sydney or Melbourne take three hours, and hotels are expensive, as the resort is remote.
Kangaroos, koalas and more
Australian wildlife is unique: kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, emus and platypus. Wildlife parks offer a chance to hold a koala in some states, with entry from 35 to 60 dollars. In the wild, kangaroos are common at dusk on golf courses and country roads, so drive carefully at that hour; collisions are frequent.
Money in Australia
Prices include tax
Because the label price includes tax, Convert SEK to AUD directly for the number you see.
In Australia the price on the label is the price you pay: the 10 per cent goods and services tax is already included. Tipping is not expected, though it is appreciated for excellent service in restaurants. A Swede used to Sweden's habits will find the system familiar. Weekend and public-holiday surcharges of 10 to 15 per cent are common in cafes and restaurants, and they are printed on the menu.
Cards and cash
Take a small amount of cash, but Convert SEK to AUD once to know how much that is in kronor.
Cards and contactless payment work almost everywhere, and many places do not accept cash at all. Cash machines charge a fee for foreign cards, and an independent machine may offer to convert the sum into kronor; refuse and take Australian dollars. The notes are made of polymer, are colourful and survive a wash. The smallest coin is five cents, and cash totals are rounded to the nearest five.
Entry and rules
Swedish citizens need an electronic travel authority, which is applied for through the official app or website for a small fee, before travelling. Australia has strict biosecurity rules: declare all food, plant material, wood and outdoor gear on arrival, because fines are heavy and shoes with soil can be cleaned or seized. Check the official guidance before packing.
Time, units and distance
Time zones
Australia has three main zones, and the east coast is eight to ten hours ahead of Sweden depending on daylight saving. To see the step from Europe, Convert CET to UTC shows the first stage, and then you add ten hours for Sydney in winter. Plan calls home for early morning or late evening in Australia.
Units
Australia uses the metric system. For comparisons with the English-speaking world, Convert km to mi turns kilometres into miles, and Convert °C to °F gives Fahrenheit. Fuel is sold by the litre, and speed limits are in kilometres per hour.
Eating, drinking and talking Australian
What is on the plate
Australian food has grown from British roots into something much more varied, with strong Asian, Greek, Italian and Middle Eastern influences. Cafe breakfasts are famous: smashed avocado on toast, flat whites, eggs in a dozen styles. The barbecue is a national institution, and public parks have free gas barbecues you can use. Fish and chips by the sea, meat pies at a football match and sausage rolls at a bakery are everyday staples. Then come the more adventurous items: kangaroo steak, crocodile skewers and barramundi, a fish from the northern rivers. A main dish in a decent restaurant costs 30 to 45 dollars, which at the invented rate of seven kronor to the dollar is 210 to 315 kronor.
The spread that divides the world
Vegemite is a dark salty spread made from yeast extract, eaten thinly on buttered toast. Locals grew up with it and swear by it, while visitors tend to find it strong. The recommended method is a scrape thin enough to see the butter through it. A jar costs about 5 dollars in a supermarket, and it makes a witty souvenir.
Wine, beer and coffee
Australia is a major wine producer, with regions such as the Barossa Valley, the Hunter Valley, Margaret River and the Yarra Valley. Cellar-door tastings are often free if you buy a bottle, and a bottle of good wine costs 20 to 40 dollars. A schooner of beer in a pub costs 8 to 12 dollars. Coffee culture is serious: ask for a flat white, a long black or a short black, and avoid asking for a filter coffee in a city cafe unless you like surprised looks.
Slang and manners
A few words
Australian English has a rich stock of slang. G'day is hello, arvo is afternoon, brekkie is breakfast, servo is a petrol station, thongs are flip-flops, and a bottle shop is a store selling alcohol. A barbie is a barbecue, and ute is a pick-up truck. If someone says no worries, they mean you are welcome. Locals shorten almost every word, and a visitor who tries is warmly encouraged.
Everyday etiquette
Australians are informal. Strangers chat easily in queues, you call people by their first name, and in a taxi it is polite to sit in front if you are alone. In pubs, it is customary to buy a round when you are in a group, taking turns. Queues are respected, and rubbish is thrown in bins. Remember to stand on the left on escalators and drive on the left on the road.
Driving on the left
Swedes who rent cars must adapt to driving on the left side of the road, with the steering wheel on the right. Go slowly for the first day, and take extra care at roundabouts and when turning. Fatigue is a major risk on long straight roads, so stop every two hours. A car rental costs 50 to 90 dollars a day, fuel about 2 dollars a litre. Convert SEK to AUD for the rental and fuel together to see what a week of driving costs.
A fortnight, with figures
An imagined itinerary
Take two weeks: five nights in Sydney, three in the Cairns area, two at Uluru and three in Melbourne, with domestic flights between them. Lodging averages 220 dollars a night for thirteen nights, 2,860. Domestic flights, four of them at 250, are 1,000 per person, 2,000 for two. Food at 130 a day for two over fourteen days is 1,820. Tours, including the reef and the Great Ocean Road, cost 900, local transport 300 and park fees 150. The total is 8,030 Australian dollars, which at the invented rate is 56,210 kronor, not counting the international flights. Convert SEK to AUD for each line and see which part of the trip is the most expensive.
Savings that work
Hotels are cheaper in the middle of the week and outside school holidays, which fall in January and in the middle of the year. Flights booked a few months ahead are far cheaper than last-minute tickets. Supermarkets are cheaper than cafes, and many accommodations have kitchens. A rail or coach pass can work out better than domestic flights on the east coast, though distances are great.
Where not to save
Travel insurance is essential. A visit to a hospital in Australia can cost thousands of dollars, and an air ambulance far more. Make sure your policy covers medical care, accidents and repatriation. Sun protection is another place not to skimp, and so is a good map, since mobile coverage disappears in the outback.
Other krona conversions
If the trip goes on
Travellers who continue to Japan can use Convert SEK to JPY, those who stop in North America Convert SEK to CAD or Convert SEK to USD, and those who return through Britain Convert SEK to GBP. For the Australian dollar against the euro, see Convert EUR to AUD.
A small routine
Note the rate and the date each time you exchange money, and compare the note with the statement when you are back. It takes a minute.
Mistakes to avoid
Underestimating distances
A long drive costs fuel and a night in a motel, so Convert SEK to AUD for both before you set off.
Australia is much bigger than it looks on a map. Plan flights and drives realistically, and Convert SEK to AUD for each leg so that you do not overspend.
Paying in kronor
Decline the offer at the terminal, then Convert SEK to AUD at home and see how much you saved.
A terminal that offers to charge you in kronor uses its own rate. Choose Australian dollars.
Confusing the dollars
Australia, Canada and the United States all have dollars of different values. Check the currency code before comparing prices.
In short
The only thing fetched from the network is the table of daily rates; your amount stays in the browser and no account is needed. From a concert crowd in 1977 to a flat white in Melbourne, one habit pays: Convert SEK to AUD, read the date and weigh every offer against the figure on this page.