Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 140 kr (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 316 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 105 kr (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 179 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 kr (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 71 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 34 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65 kr (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 90 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 47 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 263 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27 kr (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,579 kr (Mex$ 35,207) | Mex$ 23,768 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,975 kr (Mex$ 23,982) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (Mex$ 2,803) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,069 kr (Mex$ 26,174) | Mex$ 15,346 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,435 kr (Mex$ 20,898) | Mex$ 7,814 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 754 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 kr (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 424 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (Mex$ 8,929) | Mex$ 5,926 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (Mex$ 2,525) | Mex$ 2,281 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 153 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 372 kr (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 139 | + 436% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (Mex$ 2,290) | Mex$ 980 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 782 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,329 kr (Mex$ 2,662) | Mex$ 1,697 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,421 kr (Mex$ 2,845) | Mex$ 1,414 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (Mex$ 628,338) | Mex$ 384,726 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 869 kr (Mex$ 1,740) | Mex$ 642 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 107 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 284 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 651 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 94 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 68 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43 kr (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 81 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 43 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 kr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 44 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 291 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 504 kr (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 381 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 kr (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 176 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (Mex$ 1,845) | Mex$ 911 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (Mex$ 1,864) | Mex$ 862 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 kr (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 180 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 100 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 58 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (Mex$ 8,743) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (Mex$ 4.01) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 496 kr (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 899 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 82 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,068 prices entered by 707 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Mexico
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