- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 119 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 95 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 65 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 31 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 19 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 61 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 37 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 223 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,404 kr (Mex$ 37,309) | Mex$ 19,440 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,935 kr (Mex$ 25,585) | Mex$ 10,001 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 kr (Mex$ 2,550) | Mex$ 1,594 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,228 kr (Mex$ 24,069) | Mex$ 11,317 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,262 kr (Mex$ 17,710) | Mex$ 6,408 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 708 kr (Mex$ 1,519) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 381 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,056 kr (Mex$ 8,696) | Mex$ 8,142 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (Mex$ 2,912) | Mex$ 2,029 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 102 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 79 | + 675% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 941 kr (Mex$ 2,018) | Mex$ 800 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 653 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 937 kr (Mex$ 2,009) | Mex$ 1,475 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,353 kr (Mex$ 2,900) | Mex$ 1,286 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 143% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (Mex$ 439,177) | Mex$ 310,623 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 835 kr (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 463 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 77 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 173 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 532 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 68 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 48 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 52 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 28 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 121 | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 379 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 136 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (Mex$ 1,918) | Mex$ 1,169 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (Mex$ 1,622) | Mex$ 732 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 102 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 55 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 44 | + 200% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Mex$ 10,058) | Mex$ 10,330 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (Mex$ 2.02) | Mex$ 2.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 719 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 52 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.144
MXN
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,601 prices entered by 1,638 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Mexico
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