Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (€12) | €10 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (€5.74) | €3.23 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.33) | €0.89 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (€3.65) | €2.80 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (€3.45) | €2.03 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (€4.69) | €5.32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.64) | €1.80 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.26) | €1.31 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.74) | €1.10 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (€10) | €4.82 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.03) | €2.25 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (€2.32) | €0.81 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,958 kr (€1,781) | €1,170 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (€1,370) | €861 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (€90) | €149 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (€1,175) | €825 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (€906) | €605 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (€40) | €140 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 340 kr (€30) | €27 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (€268) | €334 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (€219) | €96 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 21% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 kr (€80) | €72 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (€37) | €30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (€88) | €72 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (€117) | €89 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (€24,352) | €29,148 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (€1.94) | €1.87 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (€79) | €36 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€6) | €4.42 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (€18) | €64 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (€3.05) | €3.31 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€2.78) | €3.51 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.15) | €5.21 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (€2.21) | €1.78 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (€2.15) | €2.03 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (€19) | €13 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (€46) | €27 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (€27) | €14 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (€72) | €54 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 kr (€75) | €41 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (€3.73) | €2.92 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (€6) | €1.93 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (€847) | €575 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (€0.13) | €0.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 426 kr (€38) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (€6) | €5.14 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in Portugal
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