Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 120% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (S/. 50) | S/. 23 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (S/. 37) | S/. 17 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (S/. 5.92) | S/. 4.23 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 3.37 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (S/. 26) | S/. 13 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 4.58 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (S/. 4.84) | S/. 2.34 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 5.46 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (S/. 50) | S/. 36 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (S/. 5.50) | S/. 1.63 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 156% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (S/. 7,011) | S/. 2,680 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (S/. 5,489) | S/. 1,483 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (S/. 437) | S/. 194 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (S/. 4,680) | S/. 1,666 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (S/. 3,328) | S/. 969 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (S/. 157) | S/. 144 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (S/. 88) | S/. 67 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (S/. 1,645) | S/. 1,302 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (S/. 468) | S/. 391 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 32 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (S/. 102) | S/. 16 | + 527% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 117% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (S/. 430) | S/. 137 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (S/. 171) | S/. 95 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (S/. 473) | S/. 253 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (S/. 550) | S/. 235 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 130% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 251,245 kr (S/. 111,189) | S/. 59,921 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (S/. 6) | S/. 3.53 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (S/. 328) | S/. 108 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 48% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (S/. 24) | S/. 22 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (S/. 50) | S/. 27 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (S/. 125) | S/. 75 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.51 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 4.45 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (S/. 138) | S/. 34 | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (S/. 177) | S/. 35 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (S/. 113) | S/. 31 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (S/. 337) | S/. 86 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (S/. 282) | S/. 102 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (S/. 57) | S/. 24 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (S/. 29) | S/. 7 | + 322% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (S/. 2,468) | S/. 1,923 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (S/. 1.23) | S/. 0.86 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (S/. 145) | S/. 150 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (S/. 29) | S/. 15 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 124% more expensive than in Peru
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