Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 162 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 108 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 57 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 22 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 67 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 kr (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 216 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 112% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,856 kr (Mex$ 35,090) | Mex$ 19,437 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,540 kr (Mex$ 22,678) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,062 kr (Mex$ 2,087) | Mex$ 1,223 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,300 kr (Mex$ 22,207) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,706 kr (Mex$ 15,143) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 693 kr (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 897 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 333 kr (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 386 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,319 kr (Mex$ 8,488) | Mex$ 7,581 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (Mex$ 2,014) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 102 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 85 | + 590% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 854 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 322 kr (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 632 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (Mex$ 1,919) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (Mex$ 2,584) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,883 kr (Mex$ 432,117) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 499 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 79 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 214 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 219 kr (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 562 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 70 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 49 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 57 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 187 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 391 kr (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 344 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 kr (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 139 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 904 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 kr (Mex$ 1,634) | Mex$ 662 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 109 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 58 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 41 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (Mex$ 9,330) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (Mex$ 3.12) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 879 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 55 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,566 prices entered by 1,532 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
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