Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 126 kr (ARS $10,345) | ARS $9,883 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (ARS $6,292) | ARS $6,304 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 kr (ARS $5,753) | ARS $2,395 | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (ARS $998) | ARS $1,057 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 34 kr (ARS $2,760) | ARS $2,025 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (ARS $2,041) | ARS $936 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (ARS $4,332) | ARS $4,101 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (ARS $1,906) | ARS $1,784 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (ARS $847) | ARS $863 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ARS $1,164 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (ARS $9,305) | ARS $4,763 | + 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (ARS $1,732) | ARS $2,187 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (ARS $958) | ARS $639 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,793 kr (ARS $1,050,300) | ARS $756,514 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,674 kr (ARS $712,145) | ARS $494,304 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 624 kr (ARS $51,262) | ARS $28,365 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,558 kr (ARS $620,507) | ARS $501,865 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,549 kr (ARS $537,647) | ARS $313,992 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 kr (ARS $32,405) | ARS $21,809 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 181 kr (ARS $14,861) | ARS $13,690 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ARS $331,528 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $206,145 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (ARS $7,944) | ARS $5,059 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $2,315 | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 821 kr (ARS $67,378) | ARS $48,837 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 344 kr (ARS $28,205) | ARS $32,426 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 838 kr (ARS $68,783) | ARS $110,319 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $78,130 | - | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 78% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $23,446,100 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (ARS $1,241) | ARS $842 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 653 kr (ARS $53,601) | ARS $17,753 | + 202% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $3,702 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $4,861 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $10,772 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $27,742 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $6,661 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ARS $2,173 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $3,533 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $2,871 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ARS $2,461 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 226 kr (ARS $18,557) | ARS $5,192 | + 257% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Västerås | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 468 kr (ARS $38,420) | ARS $19,577 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 278 kr (ARS $22,811) | ARS $8,665 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (ARS $62,590) | ARS $17,327 | + 261% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 kr (ARS $69,546) | ARS $27,419 | + 154% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (ARS $10,161) | ARS $6,137 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 kr (ARS $4,110) | ARS $2,614 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (ARS $5,779) | ARS $2,961 | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $430,417 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.19 kr (ARS $180) | ARS $143 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 305 kr (ARS $25,056) | ARS $29,567 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (ARS $5,044) | ARS $1,757 | + 187% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,095 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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