Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 267 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 147 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 68 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 45 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 26 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 86 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 258 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr (Mex$ 30,230) | Mex$ 19,938 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr (Mex$ 22,555) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (Mex$ 1,780) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr (Mex$ 20,647) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr (Mex$ 15,322) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 721 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 399 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (Mex$ 6,354) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (Mex$ 4,755) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 115 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 126 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (Mex$ 1,500) | Mex$ 967 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 718 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr (Mex$ 1,717) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (Mex$ 2,236) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (Mex$ 479,136) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 559 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 91 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 205 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 592 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 74 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 60 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 69 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 245 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sweden | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 358 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 155 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (Mex$ 1,625) | Mex$ 723 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 766 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 163 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 79 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 45 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (Mex$ 15,053) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Mex$ 2.14) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 888 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 78 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,493 prices entered by 1,051 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Mexico
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