Cost of living in Sweden compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (2,465 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (1,798 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (1,313 G$) | 632 G$ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (304 G$) | 483 G$ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (776 G$) | 777 G$ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (744 G$) | 441 G$ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (1,049 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (581 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (275 G$) | 253 G$ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (359 G$) | 360 G$ | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (2,209 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (437 G$) | 508 G$ | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (426 G$) | 278 G$ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,237 kr (353,718 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (263,911 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (21,246 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,628 kr (244,936 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (188,036 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (11,181 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (6,225 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (75,819 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (56,739 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (2,380 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (5,419 G$) | 593 G$ | + 814% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 20% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (18,026 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (8,343 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (19,957 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (26,682 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (5,717,475 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (415 G$) | 309 G$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (16,326 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (1,024 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (2,458 G$) | 600 G$ | + 310% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (5,296 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (756 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (596 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (703 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (608 G$) | 828 G$ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (465 G$) | 480 G$ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (6,554 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 93% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Sweden | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (9,011 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (5,830 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (19,396 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (15,267 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (3,110 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (806 G$) | 709 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (1,398 G$) | 360 G$ | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (179,629 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1098% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (26 G$) | 10 G$ | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (7,716 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (1,334 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Guyana
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