- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 120 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 94 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 66 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 31 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 20 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 62 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 223 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,341 kr (Mex$ 40,291) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,418 kr (Mex$ 27,280) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,203 kr (Mex$ 2,643) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,603 kr (Mex$ 25,489) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,528 kr (Mex$ 18,735) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 696 kr (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 kr (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 381 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (Mex$ 8,795) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (Mex$ 2,984) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 105 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 87 | + 623% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 811 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 667 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 936 kr (Mex$ 2,057) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,351 kr (Mex$ 2,968) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 148% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,876 kr (Mex$ 445,678) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 464 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 75 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 189 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kr (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 548 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 70 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 48 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 54 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 124 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 418 kr (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 378 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 136 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (Mex$ 1,966) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 742 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 103 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 54 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 44 | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Mex$ 10,307) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (Mex$ 2.07) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 kr (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 724 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 52 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,326 prices entered by 1,583 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
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