- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (S/. 41) | S/. 15 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (S/. 28) | S/. 15 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 9 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (S/. 4.19) | S/. 4.37 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 6 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 3.16 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (S/. 19) | S/. 12 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.53 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (S/. 3.92) | S/. 2.21 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (S/. 6) | S/. 4.84 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (S/. 36) | S/. 35 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 2.29 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 112% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,341 kr (S/. 6,726) | S/. 2,760 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,418 kr (S/. 4,554) | S/. 1,804 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,203 kr (S/. 441) | S/. 265 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,603 kr (S/. 4,255) | S/. 2,223 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,528 kr (S/. 3,128) | S/. 1,306 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 696 kr (S/. 255) | S/. 164 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 kr (S/. 78) | S/. 96 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (S/. 1,468) | S/. 1,371 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (S/. 498) | S/. 305 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (S/. 29) | S/. 30 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (S/. 105) | S/. 13 | + 735% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (S/. 341) | S/. 150 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (S/. 134) | S/. 137 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 936 kr (S/. 343) | S/. 268 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,351 kr (S/. 495) | S/. 266 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,876 kr (S/. 74,401) | S/. 64,043 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (S/. 5.39) | S/. 3.84 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (S/. 309) | S/. 98 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (S/. 34) | S/. 22 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kr (S/. 95) | S/. 109 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 27 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (S/. 15) | S/. 11 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 15 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 4.19 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 4.25 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (S/. 114) | S/. 24 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 418 kr (S/. 153) | S/. 70 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (S/. 94) | S/. 34 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (S/. 328) | S/. 132 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (S/. 279) | S/. 134 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (S/. 47) | S/. 23 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 13 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (S/. 1,721) | S/. 2,297 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (S/. 0.35) | S/. 0.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 kr (S/. 152) | S/. 169 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 11 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 84% more expensive than in Peru
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