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Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 124 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 kr (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 98 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 67 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 31 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 22 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 64 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 213 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 18 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,723 kr (Mex$ 37,449) | Mex$ 19,822 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,052 kr (Mex$ 26,107) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,350 kr (Mex$ 2,700) | Mex$ 2,133 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,210 kr (Mex$ 24,422) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,627 kr (Mex$ 17,254) | Mex$ 6,639 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 855 kr (Mex$ 1,710) | Mex$ 1,763 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205 kr (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 378 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,091 kr (Mex$ 8,182) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (Mex$ 2,523) | Mex$ 2,190 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 114 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 324 kr (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 92 | + 604% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 945 kr (Mex$ 1,890) | Mex$ 869 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 366 kr (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 672 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 951 kr (Mex$ 1,903) | Mex$ 1,561 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,330 kr (Mex$ 2,660) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,258 kr (Mex$ 414,552) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 kr (Mex$ 1,690) | Mex$ 474 | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 78 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 201 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 kr (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 556 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 kr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 80 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 50 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 60 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 28 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 31 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 132 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 450 kr (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 420 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 141 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,252 kr (Mex$ 2,504) | Mex$ 1,239 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (Mex$ 1,514) | Mex$ 788 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 115 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 56 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 47 | + 162% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,471 kr (Mex$ 8,943) | Mex$ 10,470 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93 kr (Mex$ 1.86) | Mex$ 1.48 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 425 kr (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 866 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 kr (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 53 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 86% more expensive than in Mexico
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