- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Västerås
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 58 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 61 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 38 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 24 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 20 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 14 | + 831% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 170 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 16 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (Mex$ 25,430) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (Mex$ 16,615) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (Mex$ 3,457) | Mex$ 550 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,740 kr (Mex$ 14,830) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (Mex$ 11,371) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 500 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 433 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (Mex$ 8,487) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (Mex$ 2,738) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (Mex$ 179) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 60 | + 676% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 121% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883 kr (Mex$ 1,943) | Mex$ 350 | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 416 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 950 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (Mex$ 2,347) | Mex$ 550 | + 327% | |
| Transportation | + 209% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 209% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (Mex$ 500,351) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 13 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 255 | + 408% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (Mex$ 572) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 63 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Mex$ 204) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 167 kr (Mex$ 367) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 35 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Mex$ 66) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 118 | + 462% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 kr (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 265 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 227 kr (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 130 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (Mex$ 2,490) | Mex$ 200 | + 1145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 825 kr (Mex$ 1,815) | Mex$ 493 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 62 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Mex$ 94) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 26 | + 447% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (Mex$ 9,094) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (Mex$ 4.88) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 550 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 36 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 88,517
(40,231 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Acapulco.
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