- Cost of Living
- Sweden
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Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €5.78 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.27) | €3.02 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.12) | €0.71 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (€3.51) | €2.09 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (€3.07) | €1.33 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (€5.01) | €4.46 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.55) | €1.45 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.04) | €0.87 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.65) | €1.01 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€10) | €5.83 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.06) | €1.96 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.92) | €0.84 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,850 kr (€1,739) | €1,059 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (€1,174) | €757 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (€114) | €118 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,447 kr (€1,115) | €778 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (€818) | €503 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (€22) | €25 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (€390) | €395 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (€132) | €93 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (€28) | €7 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (€92) | €78 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (€36) | €29 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (€91) | €81 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (€130) | €92 | + 41% | |
| 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 | 204,040 kr (€19,878) | €26,465 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.43) | €1.52 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (€82) | €39 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 1% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (€4.97) | €5.33 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €46 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (€3.75) | €3.63 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (€4.01) | €3.13 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (€2.87) | €4.24 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.25) | €1.89 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (€2.00) | €2.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (€30) | €12 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (€40) | €26 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (€25) | €13 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (€87) | €46 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (€74) | €43 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (€13) | €7 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.75) | €3.15 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.98) | €2.49 | + 140% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (€457) | €519 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (€0.09) | €0.21 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (€40) | €37 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €4.98 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 40% more expensive than in Portugal
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