Cost of living in Sweden compared to Panama
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (14 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (7 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (1.51 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (4.28 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (4.04 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (5.31 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (3.15 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (1.53 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (1.98 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (2.35 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (1.70 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | + 34% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 63% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (2,065 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (1,473 B/.) | 790 B/. | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (236 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (1,353 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (940 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (40 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (31 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (454 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (119 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (28 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 173% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 43% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (85 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (44 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (98 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (143 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 139% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (33,648 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (1.91 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (89 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 251% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 10% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (5.43 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (25 B/.) | 17 B/. | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (27 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (3.88 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (3.51 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (3.49 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (3.95 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (1.88 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (31 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Sweden | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (47 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (31 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (91 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 156% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (87 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (14 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (4.24 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (7 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (632 B/.) | 663 B/. | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (0.73 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | + 156% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (42 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (7 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Panama
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