Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 kr ($14) | $13 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr ($7) | $3.27 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.40) | $0.79 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr ($3.58) | $2.17 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr ($3.10) | $2.93 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr ($5.57) | $5.55 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr ($3.01) | $3.27 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr ($1.22) | $1.63 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr ($1.91) | $2.07 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr ($2.46) | $1.70 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr ($1.49) | $1.91 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr ($1,592) | $1,253 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr ($1,044) | $936 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr ($102) | $166 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr ($1,043) | $989 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr ($724) | $769 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr ($94) | $96 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr ($452) | $299 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr ($94) | $96 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr ($9) | $12 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr ($25) | $20 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr ($109) | $42 | + 157% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr ($38) | $33 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr ($118) | $82 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr ($132) | $103 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 93% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr ($24,085) | $21,300 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.69) | $0.58 | + 194% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr ($98) | $48 | + 103% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr ($36) | $13 | + 169% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 29% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr ($5.80) | $7 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr ($15) | $8 | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr ($23) | $131 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr ($4.66) | $5.89 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr ($3.49) | $2.89 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr ($2.58) | $4.96 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr ($2.08) | $3.10 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr ($2.25) | $1.56 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr ($36) | $17 | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr ($44) | $44 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr ($29) | $21 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr ($117) | $124 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr ($89) | $53 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr ($14) | $10 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr ($4.39) | $4.89 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr ($6) | $4.21 | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr ($502) | $432 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr ($0.16) | $0.11 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr ($53) | $34 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,169 (44,078 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,100 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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