Cost of living in Sweden compared to Guatemala
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Q101) | Q81 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (Q75) | Q44 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (Q51) | Q21 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (Q12) | Q11 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Q32) | Q14 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Q28) | Q8 | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (Q50) | Q26 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Q24) | Q16 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Q10) | Q10 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Q15) | Q12 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (Q101) | Q90 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Q20) | Q14 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (Q11) | Q8 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,677 kr (Q14,279) | Q6,545 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (Q11,298) | Q3,437 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Q900) | Q468 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (Q9,633) | Q4,411 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (Q6,849) | Q2,110 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Q323) | Q280 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (Q182) | Q253 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Q3,385) | Q3,055 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (Q963) | Q683 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Q41) | Q80 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Q188) | Q38 | + 398% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (Q896) | Q460 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (Q357) | Q296 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (Q968) | Q725 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Q1,133) | Q777 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 182% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 182% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (Q223,595) | Q131,670 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Q13) | Q6 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (Q657) | Q129 | + 409% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (Q50) | Q44 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Q103) | Q124 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (Q227) | Q250 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Q34) | Q48 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (Q25) | Q34 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Q24) | Q47 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Q20) | Q16 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (Q17) | Q17 | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Q284) | Q77 | + 268% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 kr (Q335) | Q176 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (Q238) | Q83 | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Q694) | Q196 | + 255% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (Q580) | Q460 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Q118) | Q61 | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Q37) | Q34 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Q60) | Q35 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Q5,079) | Q5,407 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Q2.53) | Q1.28 | + 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (Q294) | Q353 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (Q58) | Q27 | + 119% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.911
GTQ
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Cost of living in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala
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