Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 108% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (S/. 48) | S/. 23 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (S/. 34) | S/. 18 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (S/. 24) | S/. 8 | + 205% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (S/. 5.57) | S/. 4.83 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 41 kr (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 3.26 | + 342% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 4.87 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (S/. 5.24) | S/. 2.88 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (S/. 42) | S/. 34 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 2.01 | + 383% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 151% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,958 kr (S/. 7,435) | S/. 2,911 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (S/. 5,722) | S/. 1,469 | + 290% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (S/. 375) | S/. 181 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (S/. 4,905) | S/. 1,708 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (S/. 3,781) | S/. 1,141 | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (S/. 166) | S/. 166 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 340 kr (S/. 126) | S/. 71 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (S/. 1,118) | S/. 1,334 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (S/. 915) | S/. 413 | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (S/. 48) | S/. 26 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (S/. 61) | S/. 16 | + 291% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 76% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 kr (S/. 334) | S/. 172 | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (S/. 154) | S/. 94 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (S/. 369) | S/. 226 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (S/. 490) | S/. 235 | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 118% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 118% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (S/. 101,675) | S/. 66,170 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 5.51 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (S/. 332) | S/. 106 | + 213% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (S/. 26) | S/. 19 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (S/. 37) | S/. 10 | + 257% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (S/. 75) | S/. 79 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 20 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 5.44 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 5.65 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (S/. 78) | S/. 31 | + 150% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (S/. 193) | S/. 54 | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (S/. 112) | S/. 28 | + 302% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (S/. 302) | S/. 125 | + 141% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 kr (S/. 312) | S/. 114 | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (S/. 62) | S/. 33 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (S/. 27) | S/. 7 | + 274% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (S/. 3,535) | S/. 2,019 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (S/. 0.54) | S/. 0.63 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 426 kr (S/. 159) | S/. 158 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (S/. 25) | S/. 17 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 110% more expensive than in Peru
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