- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United States
- Växjö
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr ($8) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr ($3.26) | $4.81 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.23) | $0.99 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr ($3.50) | $3.59 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr ($3.28) | $5.07 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr ($4.74) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr ($3.14) | $4.46 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr ($1.77) | $2.35 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr ($2.38) | $1.88 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr ($18) | $14 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr ($3.01) | $2.65 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr ($1.51) | $3.04 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 42% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr ($1,620) | $2,100 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr ($888) | $1,683 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr ($65) | $188 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr ($521) | $1,183 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr ($573) | $994 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr ($29) | $154 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr ($32) | $76 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr ($664) | $336 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr ($120) | $102 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 36% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr ($117) | $42 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr ($37) | $34 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr ($89) | $72 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr ($102) | $80 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr ($23,002) | $22,500 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.55) | $0.73 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr ($45) | $60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 0% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr ($4.02) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr ($3.99) | $3.46 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr ($3.01) | $5.18 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr ($2.77) | $3.38 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr ($2.07) | $2.90 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr ($35) | $21 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr ($38) | $46 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr ($27) | $25 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 651 kr ($75) | $63 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr ($4.80) | $4.04 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr ($7) | $5.00 | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr ($0.27) | $0.15 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr ($31) | $66 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($5.76) | $10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,200
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,011
(43,656 kr)
in Växjö.
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