- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (€7) | €5.78 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.25) | €2.94 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.08) | €0.69 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (€3.34) | €2.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.96) | €1.33 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (€5.11) | €4.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.52) | €1.40 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (€0.99) | €0.86 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.66) | €0.98 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (€9) | €5.67 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.01) | €1.94 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.86) | €0.93 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,792 kr (€1,724) | €982 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,359 kr (€1,197) | €728 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,069 kr (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,763 kr (€1,140) | €681 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,237 kr (€798) | €438 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 637 kr (€62) | €77 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 kr (€22) | €25 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,133 kr (€400) | €397 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,371 kr (€133) | €110 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 254 kr (€25) | €6 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (€91) | €80 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 373 kr (€36) | €29 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (€90) | €82 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,367 kr (€132) | €86 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,538 kr (€19,816) | €26,269 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.39) | €1.49 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 836 kr (€81) | €38 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 1% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (€5.39) | €4.11 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (€24) | €49 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (€3.74) | €3.46 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.79) | €3.56 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (€3.09) | €4.12 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€2.02) | €1.73 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.89) | €2.38 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 kr (€30) | €12 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (€38) | €27 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (€25) | €12 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 816 kr (€79) | €44 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 729 kr (€71) | €40 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (€13) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.75) | €2.79 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.96) | €2.70 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,706 kr (€456) | €521 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 kr (€0.09) | €0.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 425 kr (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €4.93 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Portugal
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