Cost of living in Sweden compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 kr (R$ 81) | R$ 39 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104 kr (R$ 59) | R$ 37 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 kr (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (R$ 10) | R$ 5.57 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 kr (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 kr (R$ 69) | R$ 48 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 4.48 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,931 kr (R$ 10,749) | R$ 4,189 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,198 kr (R$ 7,494) | R$ 2,787 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 730 kr (R$ 414) | R$ 740 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,155 kr (R$ 8,605) | R$ 3,043 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,441 kr (R$ 6,496) | R$ 2,044 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (R$ 210) | R$ 513 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 203 kr (R$ 115) | R$ 89 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (R$ 2,531) | R$ 1,805 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (R$ 716) | R$ 633 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (R$ 48) | R$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 372 kr (R$ 211) | R$ 22 | + 878% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (R$ 649) | R$ 284 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (R$ 255) | R$ 283 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,344 kr (R$ 763) | R$ 416 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,258 kr (R$ 714) | R$ 313 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (R$ 178,132) | R$ 118,143 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 846 kr (R$ 481) | R$ 242 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (R$ 83) | R$ 48 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (R$ 186) | R$ 276 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 kr (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 kr (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 376 kr (R$ 213) | R$ 58 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 kr (R$ 280) | R$ 115 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 kr (R$ 169) | R$ 60 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (R$ 523) | R$ 234 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (R$ 528) | R$ 239 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 186 kr (R$ 106) | R$ 32 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (R$ 2,479) | R$ 3,574 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (R$ 1.14) | R$ 1.31 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 510 kr (R$ 289) | R$ 141 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,456 prices entered by 1,587 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Brazil
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