Cost of living in Sweden compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (R$ 60) | R$ 36 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (R$ 7) | R$ 5.81 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 4.92 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (R$ 8,397) | R$ 3,750 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (R$ 6,301) | R$ 2,506 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (R$ 507) | R$ 587 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (R$ 5,682) | R$ 2,721 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (R$ 4,490) | R$ 1,720 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (R$ 267) | R$ 513 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (R$ 149) | R$ 89 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (R$ 1,810) | R$ 1,987 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (R$ 1,355) | R$ 631 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (R$ 129) | R$ 20 | + 531% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (R$ 430) | R$ 249 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (R$ 199) | R$ 248 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (R$ 477) | R$ 412 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (R$ 637) | R$ 301 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (R$ 136,514) | R$ 115,133 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (R$ 402) | R$ 228 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (R$ 59) | R$ 43 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (R$ 126) | R$ 263 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.31 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (R$ 156) | R$ 55 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sweden | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (R$ 215) | R$ 112 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (R$ 139) | R$ 66 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (R$ 463) | R$ 215 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (R$ 365) | R$ 199 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (R$ 4,289) | R$ 4,404 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.31 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (R$ 184) | R$ 125 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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