- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 127% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (COL$38,913) | COL$12,622 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (COL$26,469) | COL$15,972 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (COL$18,476) | COL$7,768 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (COL$4,013) | COL$2,452 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (COL$11,592) | COL$4,922 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (COL$10,530) | COL$2,756 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (COL$17,207) | COL$7,235 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (COL$9,056) | COL$4,895 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (COL$3,737) | COL$2,157 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (COL$5,822) | COL$2,830 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (COL$33,796) | COL$36,843 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (COL$7,324) | COL$3,641 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (COL$6,716) | COL$2,201 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,490 kr (COL$6,406,497) | COL$2,570,440 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (COL$4,370,372) | COL$1,432,120 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (COL$432,931) | COL$314,443 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (COL$4,105,132) | COL$1,655,350 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (COL$2,985,295) | COL$960,072 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (COL$269,257) | COL$215,041 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (COL$73,424) | COL$76,539 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (COL$1,368,279) | COL$1,283,440 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (COL$398,195) | COL$295,841 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (COL$25,885) | COL$17,481 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (COL$104,234) | COL$14,753 | + 607% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (COL$330,011) | COL$163,899 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (COL$128,876) | COL$124,821 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (COL$326,389) | COL$259,746 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (COL$474,223) | COL$221,100 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (COL$70,054,085) | COL$56,981,400 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (COL$5,148) | COL$2,419 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (COL$291,189) | COL$116,354 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (COL$18,111) | COL$19,904 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (COL$32,072) | COL$19,777 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (COL$89,218) | COL$100,504 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (COL$12,107) | COL$20,715 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (COL$14,033) | COL$13,052 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (COL$10,476) | COL$15,543 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (COL$7,895) | COL$5,815 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (COL$7,330) | COL$4,430 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (COL$110,111) | COL$16,681 | + 560% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (COL$148,823) | COL$49,667 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (COL$88,491) | COL$23,553 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (COL$331,574) | COL$150,732 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (COL$253,909) | COL$100,249 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (COL$45,132) | COL$18,328 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (COL$13,228) | COL$6,068 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (COL$21,349) | COL$5,845 | + 265% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (COL$1,625,664) | COL$1,728,520 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (COL$329) | COL$274 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (COL$146,628) | COL$104,934 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (COL$21,303) | COL$5,482 | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Colombia
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