- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 116 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 92 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 63 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 31 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 20 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 60 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 37 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 217 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (Mex$ 36,671) | Mex$ 19,277 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (Mex$ 25,438) | Mex$ 10,015 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (Mex$ 2,217) | Mex$ 1,433 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (Mex$ 24,151) | Mex$ 10,652 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (Mex$ 17,158) | Mex$ 6,059 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 1,450 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 384 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (Mex$ 8,352) | Mex$ 8,190 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (Mex$ 2,728) | Mex$ 2,053 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 103 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 82 | + 604% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 832 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (Mex$ 767) | Mex$ 656 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (Mex$ 1,944) | Mex$ 1,476 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (Mex$ 2,823) | Mex$ 1,294 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 130% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,856 kr (Mex$ 426,414) | Mex$ 297,543 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (Mex$ 1,734) | Mex$ 513 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 77 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 186 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kr (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 546 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 71 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 48 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 51 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 28 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 119 | + 437% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 366 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 139 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (Mex$ 1,730) | Mex$ 1,249 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 724 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 100 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 53 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 44 | + 196% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (Mex$ 9,706) | Mex$ 10,209 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (Mex$ 1.90) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 698 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 51 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,549 prices entered by 1,638 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 95% more expensive than in Mexico
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