Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (143 kr) | 100 kr | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (92 kr) | 81 kr | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (60 kr) | 53 kr | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.47 (46 kr) | 33 kr | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (64 kr) | 76 kr | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (28 kr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (15 kr) | 11 kr | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.35 (24 kr) | 17 kr | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (173 kr) | 119 kr | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (21 kr) | - | - | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,961 (20,309 kr) | 10,859 kr | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,158 (11,992 kr) | 7,351 kr | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (1,790 kr) | 832 kr | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,300 (13,461 kr) | 6,750 kr | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $823 (8,526 kr) | 4,210 kr | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (721 kr) | 440 kr | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (510 kr) | 318 kr | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | $253 (2,624 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 (794 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (87 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (205 kr) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (418 kr) | 934 kr | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (487 kr) | 430 kr | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (752 kr) | 1,088 kr | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (941 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,996 (248,541 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (819 kr) | 536 kr | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (175 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (78 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (292 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (1,707 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (80 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (45 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (37 kr) | 26 kr | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (18 kr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (221 kr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (441 kr) | 406 kr | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (223 kr) | 276 kr | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 (3,032 kr) | 1,741 kr | + 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (737 kr) | 676 kr | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (104 kr) | 129 kr | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (53 kr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (51 kr) | 68 kr | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 (3,074 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.86 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (477 kr) | 419 kr | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (103 kr) | 59 kr | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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