Cost of living in Sweden compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 58% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (CI$10) | CI$24 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (CI$4.94) | CI$6 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (CI$1.22) | CI$3.21 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (CI$3.09) | CI$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (CI$2.98) | CI$8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (CI$4.17) | CI$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (CI$2.33) | CI$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (CI$1.12) | CI$5.10 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (CI$1.43) | CI$4.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (CI$9) | CI$30 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (CI$1.70) | CI$5.43 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr (CI$1.76) | CI$3.34 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr (CI$1,436) | CI$3,452 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr (CI$1,072) | CI$2,489 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (CI$85) | CI$382 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr (CI$981) | CI$1,958 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr (CI$728) | CI$1,536 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (CI$45) | CI$162 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (CI$25) | CI$80 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (CI$302) | CI$429 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (CI$226) | CI$358 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (CI$22) | CI$16 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (CI$71) | CI$70 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (CI$33) | CI$70 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr (CI$82) | CI$141 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (CI$106) | CI$100 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (CI$22,763) | CI$8,000 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (CI$1.65) | CI$1.35 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (CI$65) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (CI$4.08) | CI$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (CI$10) | CI$8 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (CI$21) | CI$127 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (CI$3.01) | CI$5.00 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (CI$2.37) | CI$6 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (CI$2.80) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (CI$2.42) | CI$5.00 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (CI$1.85) | CI$4.69 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (CI$26) | CI$40 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (CI$36) | CI$84 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (CI$23) | CI$24 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (CI$77) | CI$45 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (CI$61) | CI$130 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (CI$12) | CI$15 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (CI$3.21) | CI$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (CI$5.57) | CI$6 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (CI$715) | CI$600 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (CI$0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (CI$31) | CI$58 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (CI$5.31) | CI$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 45% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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