- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United States
- Växjö
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr ($3.50) | $4.67 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.32) | $1.01 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr ($3.76) | $3.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr ($3.53) | $5.41 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr ($5.10) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr ($3.37) | $4.46 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr ($1.91) | $2.35 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr ($2.56) | $1.88 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr ($19) | $14 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr ($3.24) | $2.65 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr ($1.63) | $3.04 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr ($1,742) | $2,100 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr ($955) | $1,683 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr ($70) | $188 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr ($560) | $1,183 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr ($616) | $994 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr ($31) | $171 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr ($34) | $76 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr ($715) | $336 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr ($129) | $102 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr ($126) | $42 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr ($40) | $34 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr ($96) | $72 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr ($110) | $80 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 3% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr ($24,738) | $22,500 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.67) | $0.69 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr ($48) | $60 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr ($10) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr ($4.32) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr ($4.29) | $3.46 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr ($3.24) | $5.18 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr ($2.98) | $3.38 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr ($2.22) | $2.90 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr ($37) | $21 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr ($29) | $25 | + 19% | |
| 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 ($80) | $63 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr ($12) | $8 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr ($5.17) | $4.04 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr ($8) | $5.00 | + 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr ($0.30) | $0.15 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr ($34) | $66 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,034
(40,780 kr)
in Växjö.
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