Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 87 kr (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (€4.36) | €2.62 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.17) | €0.80 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (€3.23) | €2.18 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (€3.14) | €1.58 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (€4.61) | €3.88 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.58) | €1.62 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.12) | €0.98 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (€1.74) | €1.11 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€10) | €4.71 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.94) | €2.09 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.98) | €0.82 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,837 kr (€1,432) | €1,199 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,979 kr (€1,060) | €800 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,572 kr (€248) | €124 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,551 kr (€826) | €749 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,619 kr (€639) | €589 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431 kr (€42) | €89 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 302 kr (€29) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,879 kr (€278) | €370 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (€4.36) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (€20) | €7 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (€85) | €94 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 326 kr (€31) | €32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 878 kr (€85) | €80 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,202 kr (€116) | €96 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,369 kr (€23,206) | €28,812 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (€1.55) | €1.70 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 762 kr (€74) | €37 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 66 kr (€6) | €3.24 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kr (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (€24) | €55 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (€3.15) | €3.64 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.37) | €3.37 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (€3.18) | €4.06 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.11) | €1.32 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.92) | €2.34 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 323 kr (€31) | €15 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 39% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 kr (€41) | €24 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 268 kr (€26) | €14 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 kr (€73) | €38 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 745 kr (€72) | €44 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (€13) | €8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.79) | €2.92 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (€6) | €1.76 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (€687) | €487 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39 kr (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (€6) | €5.13 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Portugal
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