Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr ($13) | $19 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 kr ($9) | $9 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr ($7) | $7 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr ($1.20) | $1.69 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr ($3.77) | $6 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($2.79) | $7 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.71) | $4.89 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr ($1.07) | $2.41 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr ($1.58) | $3.43 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr ($2.33) | $2.56 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr ($1.50) | $4.30 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 47% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,833 kr ($1,378) | $2,610 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,786 kr ($907) | $1,963 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr ($183) | $279 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,529 kr ($760) | $1,732 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,778 kr ($673) | $1,316 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 304 kr ($35) | $143 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr ($20) | $41 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,857 kr ($449) | $450 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr ($145) | $132 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr ($25) | $26 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr ($101) | $66 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 324 kr ($38) | $75 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 812 kr ($95) | $101 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,058 kr ($123) | $172 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr ($26,487) | $25,902 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.64) | $1.03 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 579 kr ($67) | $42 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr ($11) | $29 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr ($21) | $115 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr ($4.66) | $9 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr ($3.70) | $4.89 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr ($3.49) | $5.81 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr ($2.69) | $5.70 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.50) | $2.05 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr ($32) | $25 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 kr ($52) | $58 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 242 kr ($28) | $26 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 911 kr ($106) | $123 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796 kr ($93) | $110 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr ($13) | $13 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr ($5.10) | $6 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,980 kr ($464) | $429 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr ($0.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 307 kr ($36) | $51 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,000 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,875 (50,438 kr) in Västerås.
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