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Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (S/. 40) | S/. 14 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 kr (S/. 27) | S/. 15 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (S/. 4.11) | S/. 4.30 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 5.72 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 3.08 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 kr (S/. 17) | S/. 12 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 4.20 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (S/. 3.85) | S/. 2.05 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (S/. 5.98) | S/. 4.91 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (S/. 35) | S/. 32 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 2.17 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 130% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,799 kr (S/. 6,666) | S/. 2,616 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,920 kr (S/. 4,581) | S/. 1,591 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,278 kr (S/. 453) | S/. 271 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,122 kr (S/. 4,299) | S/. 2,121 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,612 kr (S/. 3,054) | S/. 1,205 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 855 kr (S/. 303) | S/. 167 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205 kr (S/. 73) | S/. 80 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,091 kr (S/. 1,451) | S/. 1,248 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (S/. 447) | S/. 314 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (S/. 30) | S/. 28 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 324 kr (S/. 115) | S/. 15 | + 684% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 945 kr (S/. 335) | S/. 135 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 365 kr (S/. 130) | S/. 123 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 955 kr (S/. 339) | S/. 282 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,338 kr (S/. 475) | S/. 292 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 97% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,258 kr (S/. 73,493) | S/. 66,795 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (S/. 5.31) | S/. 3.89 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 843 kr (S/. 299) | S/. 97 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (S/. 33) | S/. 21 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 kr (S/. 83) | S/. 109 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 30 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 4.85 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (S/. 110) | S/. 23 | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 461 kr (S/. 163) | S/. 63 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (S/. 92) | S/. 33 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 959 kr (S/. 340) | S/. 127 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 753 kr (S/. 267) | S/. 135 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (S/. 46) | S/. 22 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (S/. 22) | S/. 13 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,407 kr (S/. 1,563) | S/. 2,321 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (S/. 0.34) | S/. 0.61 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 422 kr (S/. 150) | S/. 166 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 kr (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 85% more expensive than in Peru
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