- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Västerås
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 58 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 71 kr (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 61 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 53 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 12 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 24 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 14 | + 774% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 27 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 60 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (Mex$ 197) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 16 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 33 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (Mex$ 23,881) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (Mex$ 15,602) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (Mex$ 3,246) | Mex$ 550 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,900 kr (Mex$ 12,191) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (Mex$ 10,678) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 500 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173 kr (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 433 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,836 kr (Mex$ 7,925) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (Mex$ 2,572) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (Mex$ 168) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (Mex$ 437) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 776 kr (Mex$ 1,604) | Mex$ 350 | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (Mex$ 580) | Mex$ 416 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 kr (Mex$ 1,570) | Mex$ 800 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,030 kr (Mex$ 2,127) | Mex$ 500 | + 325% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 198% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (Mex$ 469,873) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 13 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 255 | + 377% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (Mex$ 537) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 kr (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 63 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Mex$ 192) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 167 kr (Mex$ 344) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 35 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Mex$ 62) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Mex$ 44) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 57 | + 930% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 479 kr (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 250 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 130 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (Mex$ 2,338) | Mex$ 200 | + 1069% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 613 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 62 | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Mex$ 88) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 29 | + 363% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,678 kr (Mex$ 3,468) | Mex$ 3,200 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.52 kr (Mex$ 5.20) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 338 kr (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 550 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 36 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 112,458
(54,427 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 61,000
in Acapulco.
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