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 | 112 kr (COL$48,377) | COL$22,269 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (COL$35,474) | COL$17,247 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (COL$24,100) | COL$7,185 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (COL$5,838) | COL$2,726 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (COL$15,343) | COL$5,367 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (COL$13,128) | COL$2,715 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (COL$24,123) | COL$7,914 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (COL$11,437) | COL$5,404 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (COL$4,894) | COL$2,157 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (COL$6,925) | COL$2,969 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (COL$48,638) | COL$40,869 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (COL$9,317) | COL$4,266 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (COL$4,963) | COL$2,120 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 167% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,963 kr (COL$6,899,383) | COL$2,523,890 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,508 kr (COL$5,406,224) | COL$1,196,580 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (COL$426,968) | COL$229,366 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,866 kr (COL$4,696,231) | COL$1,468,330 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,651 kr (COL$3,306,703) | COL$824,213 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (COL$153,315) | COL$155,346 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (COL$78,012) | COL$71,782 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (COL$1,606,091) | COL$1,190,180 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 kr (COL$460,767) | COL$327,493 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (COL$19,535) | COL$18,465 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (COL$89,383) | COL$10,516 | + 750% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (COL$425,141) | COL$165,539 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (COL$169,175) | COL$102,111 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (COL$462,397) | COL$247,455 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (COL$537,510) | COL$203,245 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 110% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr (COL$107,351,682) | COL$59,910,100 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (COL$6,220) | COL$2,368 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 kr (COL$300,039) | COL$129,448 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 kr (COL$20,921) | COL$15,534 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (COL$49,100) | COL$13,506 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kr (COL$111,689) | COL$84,284 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (COL$16,012) | COL$17,459 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kr (COL$11,382) | COL$12,331 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (COL$11,363) | COL$15,331 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (COL$9,708) | COL$6,195 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (COL$8,193) | COL$4,758 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (COL$131,352) | COL$20,966 | + 526% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 172% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (COL$155,268) | COL$33,481 | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (COL$115,268) | COL$23,827 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr (COL$355,050) | COL$89,727 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 621 kr (COL$268,188) | COL$95,075 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (COL$56,107) | COL$22,296 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (COL$17,368) | COL$7,791 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (COL$28,592) | COL$3,463 | + 726% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (COL$2,409,943) | COL$1,793,200 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (COL$1,199) | COL$240 | + 401% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr (COL$150,296) | COL$119,057 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (COL$27,924) | COL$8,246 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 136% more expensive than in Colombia
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