Cost of living in Sweden compared to Philippines
Currency:
Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 103% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (Php762) | Php245 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (Php547) | Php206 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (Php364) | Php132 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Php85) | Php112 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (Php239) | Php108 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (Php226) | Php89 | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (Php297) | Php179 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (Php176) | Php168 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (Php86) | Php104 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (Php110) | Php64 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (Php636) | Php397 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (Php131) | Php87 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (Php95) | Php53 | + 80% | |
Housing | + 140% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 140% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (Php115,486) | Php37,823 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (Php82,374) | Php30,442 | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (Php13,224) | Php5,658 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (Php75,676) | Php26,810 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (Php52,550) | Php16,268 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (Php2,212) | Php3,698 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (Php1,750) | Php1,172 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (Php25,377) | Php20,706 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (Php6,659) | Php5,329 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (Php589) | Php433 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (Php1,556) | Php755 | + 106% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (Php4,749) | Php2,273 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (Php2,446) | Php1,572 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (Php5,490) | Php4,144 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (Php7,999) | Php3,659 | + 119% | |
Transportation | + 191% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 191% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (Php1,881,821) | Php1,319,830 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (Php107) | Php60 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (Php4,952) | Php810 | + 511% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 72% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (Php304) | Php217 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (Php1,397) | Php532 | + 163% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (Php1,497) | Php1,632 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (Php217) | Php257 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Php196) | Php165 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Php195) | Php208 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (Php221) | Php81 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Php105) | Php87 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (Php1,707) | Php279 | + 513% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 148% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (Php2,637) | Php637 | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (Php1,714) | Php603 | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (Php5,096) | Php20,000 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (Php4,883) | Php1,554 | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (Php796) | Php428 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (Php237) | Php168 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Php388) | Php75 | + 420% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (Php35,323) | Php19,960 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (Php41) | Php8 | + 406% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (Php2,370) | Php2,505 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (Php378) | Php155 | + 144% | |
TOTAL | + 135% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,705 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 135% more expensive than in Philippines
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