Cost of living in Örebro (Sweden) is about the same as in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 14 different people.
Food in Örebro (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
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Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
94 kr ($10) | $11 | 10% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
68 kr ($7) | $7 | 1% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
52 kr ($5.55) | $4.27 | 30% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
11 kr ($1.22) | $1.01 | 21% |
12 eggs, large | ||
32 kr ($3.46) | $3.67 | 6% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
29 kr ($3.12) | $2.20 | 41% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
67 kr ($7) | $4.41 | 63% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
22 kr ($2.32) | $3.45 | 33% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
13 kr ($1.43) | $1.17 | 23% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
14 kr ($1.48) | $4.46 | 67% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
124 kr ($13) | $12 | 8% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
20 kr ($2.13) | $1.63 | 30% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
20 kr ($2.14) | $1.95 | 10% |
Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
10,000 kr ($1,070) | $1,156 | 7% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
7,250 kr ($776) | $899 | 14% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
950 kr ($102) | $196 | 48% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
6,640 kr ($710) | $756 | 6% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
4,800 kr ($514) | $698 | 26% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
950 kr ($102) | $168 | 39% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
299 kr ($32) | $54 | 41% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
6,167 kr ($660) | $399 | 65% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
1,340 kr ($143) | $150 | 4% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
63 kr ($7) | $16 | 57% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
174 kr ($19) | $31 | 40% |
Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 62% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
869 kr ($93) | $45 | 107% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
483 kr ($52) | $30 | 75% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
928 kr ($99) | $93 | 7% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
1,157 kr ($124) | $102 | 22% |
Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
169,975 kr ($18,185) | $16,500 | 10% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
14 kr ($1.55) | $0.58 | 166% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
520 kr ($56) | $65 | 14% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
286 kr ($31) | - | - |
Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
69 kr ($7) | $5.55 | 33% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
249 kr ($27) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
204 kr ($22) | $100 | 78% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
73 kr ($8) | $5.34 | 45% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
73 kr ($8) | $2.87 | 172% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
45 kr ($4.77) | $8 | 36% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
28 kr ($3.04) | $3.87 | 21% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
26 kr ($2.78) | $1.39 | 100% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
365 kr ($39) | $17 | 129% |
Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||
Örebro (Sweden) | Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
366 kr ($39) | $37 | 6% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
217 kr ($23) | $18 | 32% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
510 kr ($55) | $40 | 35% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
633 kr ($68) | $53 | 28% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
117 kr ($13) | $9 | 44% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
38 kr ($4.11) | $5.00 | 18% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
60 kr ($6) | $3.59 | 79% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
6,700 kr ($717) | $429 | 67% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
2.23 kr ($0.24) | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
342 kr ($37) | $39 | 5% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
54 kr ($5.76) | $6 | 9% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $3,392
(31,708 kr)
in Örebro.