Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 239% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (ARS $1,154) | ARS $367 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 kr (ARS $757) | ARS $301 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (ARS $572) | ARS $88 | + 553% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (ARS $106) | ARS $60 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (ARS $331) | ARS $78 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (ARS $246) | ARS $55 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (ARS $585) | ARS $129 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (ARS $239) | ARS $44 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (ARS $94) | ARS $27 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (ARS $139) | ARS $58 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (ARS $892) | ARS $201 | + 343% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (ARS $205) | ARS $92 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (ARS $132) | ARS $32 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 326% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,833 kr (ARS $121,189) | ARS $20,002 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,786 kr (ARS $79,736) | ARS $11,466 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (ARS $16,090) | ARS $3,242 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,529 kr (ARS $66,861) | ARS $11,715 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,625 kr (ARS $57,608) | ARS $10,117 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 304 kr (ARS $3,110) | ARS $2,131 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (ARS $1,750) | ARS $1,505 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,857 kr (ARS $39,502) | ARS $23,718 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (ARS $12,746) | ARS $4,797 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (ARS $833) | ARS $226 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (ARS $2,168) | ARS $164 | + 1223% | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 191% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (ARS $8,850) | ARS $1,556 | + 469% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 324 kr (ARS $3,323) | ARS $1,430 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 812 kr (ARS $8,313) | ARS $4,439 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,058 kr (ARS $10,830) | ARS $3,546 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 204% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (ARS $2,328,965) | ARS $558,062 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (ARS $144) | ARS $44 | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 579 kr (ARS $5,927) | ARS $1,866 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 250% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 250% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (ARS $1,037) | ARS $128 | + 712% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (ARS $951) | ARS $150 | + 535% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (ARS $1,878) | ARS $769 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (ARS $409) | ARS $66 | + 523% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (ARS $325) | ARS $108 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (ARS $307) | ARS $201 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (ARS $236) | ARS $83 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (ARS $220) | ARS $122 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (ARS $2,782) | ARS $302 | + 820% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 204% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 kr (ARS $4,535) | ARS $731 | + 521% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 242 kr (ARS $2,479) | ARS $521 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 911 kr (ARS $9,328) | ARS $956 | + 875% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796 kr (ARS $8,153) | ARS $1,359 | + 500% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (ARS $1,122) | ARS $313 | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (ARS $448) | ARS $152 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (ARS $687) | ARS $91 | + 655% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,980 kr (ARS $40,763) | ARS $58,928 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (ARS $23) | ARS $2.16 | + 954% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 307 kr (ARS $3,142) | ARS $1,567 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (ARS $602) | ARS $248 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 237% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 256 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 237% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $191,945 (18,742 kr) in Västerås to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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