- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United States
- Växjö
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 kr ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr ($3.59) | $5.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr ($1.23) | $0.99 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr ($3.69) | $3.59 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr ($3.52) | $5.70 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr ($4.83) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr ($3.32) | $4.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr ($1.66) | $2.45 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr ($2.38) | $1.88 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr ($16) | $14 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr ($2.89) | $2.76 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr ($1.24) | $2.61 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 45% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr ($1,085) | $2,100 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr ($888) | $1,683 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr ($83) | $295 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,800 kr ($1,042) | $1,183 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr ($521) | $994 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr ($39) | $168 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr ($33) | $76 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr ($577) | $377 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr ($127) | $103 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 kr ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr ($104) | $42 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr ($40) | $34 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr ($86) | $72 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr ($118) | $80 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500 kr ($22,794) | $22,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr ($1.59) | $0.77 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 470 kr ($56) | $60 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr ($34) | $18 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr ($12) | $31 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr ($71) | $170 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr ($4.44) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr ($3.21) | $3.18 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr ($2.92) | $4.59 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr ($2.76) | $3.63 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr ($1.95) | $2.39 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr ($33) | $17 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr ($34) | $49 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr ($29) | $25 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 575 kr ($68) | $63 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr ($11) | $9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr ($4.66) | $4.04 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr ($7) | $5.00 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr ($474) | $429 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr ($1.37) | $0.15 | + 813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr ($32) | $66 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 642 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,758
(48,624 kr)
in Växjö.
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