- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 136% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (COL$38,478) | COL$12,032 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (COL$26,546) | COL$15,367 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (COL$18,812) | COL$7,140 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (COL$4,001) | COL$2,517 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (COL$12,470) | COL$4,918 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (COL$10,875) | COL$2,722 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (COL$18,175) | COL$6,957 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (COL$9,111) | COL$5,239 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (COL$3,716) | COL$2,204 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (COL$5,922) | COL$2,749 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (COL$34,372) | COL$34,752 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (COL$7,374) | COL$3,627 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (COL$6,851) | COL$2,198 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,837 kr (COL$6,235,254) | COL$2,547,480 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (COL$4,211,579) | COL$1,427,930 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (COL$410,594) | COL$316,350 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,504 kr (COL$4,021,481) | COL$1,614,810 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (COL$2,936,269) | COL$933,706 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (COL$244,031) | COL$227,143 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (COL$80,492) | COL$72,646 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (COL$1,399,590) | COL$1,295,430 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (COL$474,894) | COL$295,619 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (COL$27,226) | COL$19,777 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (COL$99,668) | COL$10,682 | + 833% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (COL$328,683) | COL$171,359 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (COL$129,197) | COL$117,467 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (COL$326,341) | COL$251,342 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (COL$467,064) | COL$221,185 | + 111% | |
| 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 | 204,040 kr (COL$71,326,763) | COL$58,598,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (COL$5,128) | COL$2,421 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (COL$292,740) | COL$114,856 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (COL$17,828) | COL$17,464 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (COL$32,357) | COL$18,832 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (COL$90,495) | COL$96,765 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (COL$13,466) | COL$18,405 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (COL$14,387) | COL$12,726 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (COL$10,281) | COL$15,154 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (COL$8,073) | COL$6,234 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (COL$7,187) | COL$4,017 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (COL$108,658) | COL$17,432 | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 106% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (COL$144,296) | COL$49,692 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (COL$89,863) | COL$23,831 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (COL$312,848) | COL$139,903 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (COL$264,472) | COL$96,842 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (COL$45,149) | COL$17,703 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (COL$13,452) | COL$5,907 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (COL$21,455) | COL$6,181 | + 247% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (COL$1,640,117) | COL$1,635,990 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (COL$330) | COL$242 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (COL$144,570) | COL$103,787 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (COL$21,985) | COL$5,210 | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,324 prices entered by 1,008 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 108% more expensive than in Colombia
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