- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (S/. 40) | S/. 16 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (S/. 27) | S/. 16 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 9 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (S/. 4.11) | S/. 4.63 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 6 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 3.00 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (S/. 19) | S/. 11 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.42 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (S/. 3.76) | S/. 2.15 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (S/. 6) | S/. 4.84 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (S/. 36) | S/. 34 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 2.11 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 125% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,792 kr (S/. 6,543) | S/. 2,602 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,359 kr (S/. 4,545) | S/. 1,613 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,069 kr (S/. 393) | S/. 255 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,763 kr (S/. 4,326) | S/. 1,888 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,237 kr (S/. 3,029) | S/. 1,022 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 637 kr (S/. 234) | S/. 209 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 kr (S/. 85) | S/. 94 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,133 kr (S/. 1,520) | S/. 1,332 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,371 kr (S/. 504) | S/. 310 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (S/. 26) | S/. 27 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 254 kr (S/. 94) | S/. 13 | + 639% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (S/. 344) | S/. 138 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 373 kr (S/. 137) | S/. 121 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (S/. 344) | S/. 241 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,367 kr (S/. 503) | S/. 265 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,538 kr (S/. 75,222) | S/. 64,826 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (S/. 5.28) | S/. 3.52 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 834 kr (S/. 307) | S/. 104 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (S/. 38) | S/. 22 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (S/. 92) | S/. 88 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 27 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 4.29 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 4.60 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 kr (S/. 113) | S/. 22 | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (S/. 143) | S/. 56 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (S/. 95) | S/. 33 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 816 kr (S/. 300) | S/. 132 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 729 kr (S/. 268) | S/. 117 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (S/. 48) | S/. 21 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 13 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,706 kr (S/. 1,731) | S/. 2,086 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 kr (S/. 0.33) | S/. 0.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 425 kr (S/. 156) | S/. 164 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 10 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 89% more expensive than in Peru
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