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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Örebro (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr ($5.44) | $3.19 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.22) | $0.65 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr ($3.39) | $2.43 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr ($3.06) | $3.38 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 kr ($7) | $4.54 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr ($2.27) | $3.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr ($1.33) | $1.21 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr ($1.45) | $2.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr ($2.11) | $1.87 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr ($2.00) | $1.52 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,219 kr ($1,072) | $1,389 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,344 kr ($771) | $1,022 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 808 kr ($85) | $167 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,546 kr ($687) | $1,022 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,756 kr ($499) | $628 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 950 kr ($100) | $87 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 309 kr ($32) | $36 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,000 kr ($630) | $317 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,231 kr ($129) | $128 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kr ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr ($21) | $19 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 869 kr ($91) | $45 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 483 kr ($51) | $29 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 928 kr ($97) | $75 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,157 kr ($121) | $68 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 169,975 kr ($17,838) | $20,263 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr ($1.55) | $0.65 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531 kr ($56) | $58 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 286 kr ($30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 kr ($7) | $5.74 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 kr ($26) | $37 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 204 kr ($21) | $115 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 kr ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 73 kr ($8) | $2.98 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 kr ($4.68) | $4.21 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr ($2.99) | $2.80 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr ($2.72) | $1.45 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 kr ($38) | $16 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369 kr ($39) | $35 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 221 kr ($23) | $22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510 kr ($54) | $150 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr ($75) | $48 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr ($13) | $8 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr ($4.16) | $3.97 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr ($6) | $4.43 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,700 kr ($703) | $427 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.30 kr ($0.24) | $0.31 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 362 kr ($38) | $39 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr ($5.80) | $7 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 175 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Örebro (Sweden) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,333 (41,291 kr) in Örebro to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,300 in Arlington, Texas.
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