Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 122% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (ARS $1,200) | ARS $643 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 kr (ARS $787) | ARS $440 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (ARS $595) | ARS $158 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (ARS $110) | ARS $63 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (ARS $344) | ARS $148 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (ARS $255) | ARS $86 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (ARS $608) | ARS $280 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (ARS $248) | ARS $100 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (ARS $98) | ARS $48 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (ARS $144) | ARS $82 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (ARS $928) | ARS $282 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (ARS $213) | ARS $146 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (ARS $137) | ARS $42 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 152% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,833 kr (ARS $126,009) | ARS $43,649 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,786 kr (ARS $82,908) | ARS $30,815 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (ARS $16,730) | ARS $4,069 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,529 kr (ARS $69,521) | ARS $31,715 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,778 kr (ARS $61,526) | ARS $19,541 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 304 kr (ARS $3,233) | ARS $3,128 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (ARS $1,819) | ARS $1,413 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,857 kr (ARS $41,074) | ARS $34,098 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (ARS $13,253) | ARS $14,773 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (ARS $866) | ARS $359 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (ARS $2,254) | ARS $236 | + 855% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 63% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (ARS $9,202) | ARS $3,874 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 324 kr (ARS $3,455) | ARS $2,583 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 812 kr (ARS $8,644) | ARS $6,765 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,058 kr (ARS $11,261) | ARS $5,508 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (ARS $2,421,604) | ARS $2,059,630 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (ARS $150) | ARS $66 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 579 kr (ARS $6,162) | ARS $1,254 | + 391% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $429 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 115% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (ARS $1,078) | ARS $290 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (ARS $989) | ARS $596 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (ARS $1,952) | ARS $1,200 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (ARS $426) | ARS $278 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (ARS $338) | ARS $155 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (ARS $319) | ARS $239 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (ARS $246) | ARS $120 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (ARS $229) | ARS $138 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (ARS $2,893) | ARS $572 | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 kr (ARS $4,716) | ARS $1,382 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 242 kr (ARS $2,578) | ARS $691 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 911 kr (ARS $9,699) | ARS $2,358 | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796 kr (ARS $8,477) | ARS $2,149 | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (ARS $1,167) | ARS $387 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (ARS $466) | ARS $190 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (ARS $714) | ARS $162 | + 340% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,980 kr (ARS $42,384) | ARS $56,927 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (ARS $24) | ARS $17 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 307 kr (ARS $3,267) | ARS $2,248 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (ARS $626) | ARS $169 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,806 prices entered by 718 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 125% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $299,335 (28,110 kr) in Västerås to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $133,000 in Buenos Aires.
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