Do you know someone graduating and wondering what to buy as a gift? At Dorre, we have a wide range of gifts for all occasions. Here we give you our best tips on affordable graduation gifts 2025!
Best graduation gifts under 500 SEK
Knife set, bar set and coffee mugs are all great graduation gifts that cost under 500 SEK and are guaranteed to be appreciated by someone moving out on their own. No matter which one you choose, it’s a perfect graduation gift from parents, relatives, or friends.
Best graduation gifts under 300 SEK
An elegant vase is always a appreciated gift, perfect for the future home as a beautiful decorative detail. Stylish drinking glasses, elegant salad servers and an electric wine opener are also good and smart graduation gifts that will definitely be well received by the graduate.
Best graduation gifts under 200 SEK
A burger press, a practical corkscrew opener, elegant napkin rings and a vegetable and onion chopper are perfect for someone who wants to host a nice dinner. Whether it’s a graduation gift for a guy or a girl, these gifts will be appreciated.
Best graduation gifts under 100 SEK
Not very close to the graduate and looking for good but cheap graduation gifts? Then you’ve come to the right place! A potato & root vegetable peeler, coasters, pizza cutter and bottle stoppers are tips for graduation gifts under 100 SEK.
Unique graduation gifts
A unique and fun graduation gift or something the person doesn’t expect to receive is always appreciated. It can be anything from a practical mandoline or shot tray to an activity or challenge you’ll do together. Whatever you give, unique is always fun and you’ll probably laugh and create a great memory right away.
Personal graduation gift
A personal gift is always appreciated by the recipient and shows that the giver has put effort and thought into you as a person. A personal graduation gift also gives the present sentimental value and is associated with you.
A good tip for a personal graduation gift could be a photo album or photo book with your best memories together. Think about what the recipient likes. Is cooking a hobby? Then an apron or a knife block could be a good gift. A final tip for a personal graduation gift is to give an experience you two can share together. A shared memory is always nice and appreciated by both you and the recipient.
Common questions & answers about graduation gifts
What can you wish for as a graduation gift?
When you graduate, it’s perfect to wish for things you need or really want but don’t want to spend money on yourself. Jewelry, clothes, or an experience are common things to wish for as graduation gifts but of course vary from person to person.
Depending on what you plan to do after graduation, you can wish for different things. If you’re going to travel, pocket money or a travel guide might be good to wish for. For those who will study and maybe move to another city, decorative items or other things you need when moving out on your own might be suitable.
Items for a future apartment like kitchenware or other useful things are common to wish for at graduation. That way you don’t have to buy everything yourself when it’s time to move.
What do you give as a graduation gift?
It can be hard to know what to give as a gift to someone graduating. The easiest way to find a good gift is to ask the graduate or their parents what the person wishes for. Often there is a wish list you can access and thus guarantee that you give a gift the person wants.
If you don’t know anything specific the person wants, a gift card is always a safe bet. That way the person can buy something they want themselves and you don’t have to worry if they were happy or not. Another good graduation gift that never fails is an experience, either alone or to do together with you. It can be anything from a massage or restaurant visit to a fun activity to do together.
A final tip for a graduation gift is to give something the person might need for their future home. Nice wine glasses, porcelain, or a salad bowl are always appreciated and are perfect things to take with them when moving out.
How much do you give for a graduation gift?
Depending on how well you know the graduate, the amount you spend on the gift usually varies. Parents often give a slightly more expensive gift, usually around 1000 SEK and up, while relatives often give a gift worth about 300-500 SEK. If you are a neighbor or friend of the graduate, it’s reasonable to spend about 200-300 SEK on a graduation gift.
Want more inspiration and more tips on what to buy as a gift for someone graduating this year? Here you’ll find more tips on graduation gifts for guys & girls or see the entire category for graduation gifts here!