- Cost of Living
- Sweden
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Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €5.87 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (€5.11) | €2.93 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.10) | €0.70 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.39) | €2.02 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€2.96) | €1.33 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€5.00) | €4.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.50) | €1.46 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (€0.99) | €0.85 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (€1.63) | €0.99 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (€9) | €5.80 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (€2.00) | €1.93 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.82) | €0.90 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,411 kr (€1,671) | €1,038 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,911 kr (€1,143) | €765 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,105 kr (€106) | €110 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,340 kr (€1,089) | €752 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,259 kr (€793) | €476 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 695 kr (€67) | €74 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (€23) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,975 kr (€382) | €381 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,337 kr (€128) | €99 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (€26) | €7 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (€90) | €78 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 361 kr (€35) | €30 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (€90) | €83 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,357 kr (€130) | €92 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (€19,665) | €26,549 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.41) | €1.51 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (€80) | €39 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 2% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (€5.00) | €4.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (€3.52) | €3.54 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (€3.85) | €3.51 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.84) | €4.16 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.09) | €1.73 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.96) | €2.30 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (€29) | €12 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr (€39) | €26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (€25) | €12 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 847 kr (€81) | €42 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 kr (€72) | €40 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (€3.74) | €2.91 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (€5.90) | €2.57 | + 129% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (€450) | €517 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (€6) | €4.95 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Portugal
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