Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 219 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 120 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 55 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 35 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 24 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 73 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 233 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,963 kr (Mex$ 39,207) | Mex$ 18,786 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,508 kr (Mex$ 30,722) | Mex$ 8,566 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Mex$ 2,426) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,866 kr (Mex$ 26,687) | Mex$ 10,110 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,651 kr (Mex$ 18,791) | Mex$ 5,174 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 722 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 379 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Mex$ 9,127) | Mex$ 6,801 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 kr (Mex$ 2,618) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 99 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 90 | + 461% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (Mex$ 2,416) | Mex$ 840 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 645 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (Mex$ 2,628) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Mex$ 3,055) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr (Mex$ 610,050) | Mex$ 347,613 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 kr (Mex$ 1,705) | Mex$ 538 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 kr (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 82 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 183 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kr (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 524 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 80 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 188 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 305 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 150 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr (Mex$ 2,018) | Mex$ 841 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 621 kr (Mex$ 1,524) | Mex$ 683 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 126 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 71 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 39 | + 316% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Mex$ 13,695) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 979 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 62 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,824 prices entered by 1,301 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
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