- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Västerås
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 91% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 58 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 71 kr (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 61 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 53 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 24 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 20 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 14 | + 827% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 27 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 170 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (Mex$ 25,320) | Mex$ 20,000 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (Mex$ 16,542) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (Mex$ 3,442) | Mex$ 550 | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,900 kr (Mex$ 12,925) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (Mex$ 11,321) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 500 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173 kr (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 433 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,836 kr (Mex$ 8,403) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (Mex$ 2,726) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (Mex$ 178) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 60 | + 673% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 117% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 776 kr (Mex$ 1,701) | Mex$ 350 | + 386% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 416 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 kr (Mex$ 1,664) | Mex$ 950 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,030 kr (Mex$ 2,256) | Mex$ 550 | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 214% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (Mex$ 498,178) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 13 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 255 | + 406% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (Mex$ 570) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 75% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 kr (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 63 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Mex$ 203) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 167 kr (Mex$ 365) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 35 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 39 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Mex$ 66) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 118 | + 427% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 115% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 479 kr (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 265 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 130 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (Mex$ 2,479) | Mex$ 200 | + 1140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 493 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 62 | + 323% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Mex$ 94) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 26 | + 443% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,678 kr (Mex$ 3,677) | Mex$ 3,200 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.52 kr (Mex$ 5.51) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 338 kr (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 550 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 36 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 107% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 128,241
(58,540 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 62,000
in Acapulco.
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