Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 46% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (€11) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (€8) | €6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (€5.09) | €2.91 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.12) | €0.64 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.34) | €2.20 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (€3.20) | €1.55 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€4.90) | €4.63 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.57) | €1.41 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.11) | €0.92 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.55) | €0.94 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104 kr (€10) | €6 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€1.96) | €1.91 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (€1.39) | €0.71 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,452 kr (€1,654) | €1,080 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,967 kr (€1,134) | €657 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,150 kr (€109) | €108 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,424 kr (€1,083) | €718 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,498 kr (€711) | €459 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 786 kr (€75) | €80 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,295 kr (€407) | €341 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (€97) | €102 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 kr (€29) | €7 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (€81) | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 320 kr (€30) | €31 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (€93) | €75 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (€125) | €96 | + 29% | |
| 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 | 216,183 kr (€20,486) | €25,168 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (€1.49) | €1.51 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 772 kr (€73) | €36 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (€5.59) | €5.46 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 224 kr (€21) | €52 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (€4.04) | €3.97 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€2.93) | €3.20 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.30) | €4.06 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (€2.21) | €1.56 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (€1.72) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (€30) | €11 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 46% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 408 kr (€39) | €27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (€24) | €13 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (€83) | €43 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (€77) | €42 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (€12) | €6 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (€4.08) | €2.26 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (€5.85) | €2.37 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,671 kr (€443) | €452 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (€0.15) | €0.12 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (€44) | €36 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (€5.78) | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 40% more expensive than in Portugal
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