Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (€5.53) | €2.86 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (€1.33) | €0.65 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.43) | €2.13 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (€3.07) | €1.38 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (€5.43) | €4.14 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (€2.72) | €1.34 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.13) | €1.04 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.61) | €0.94 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (€11) | €4.32 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.08) | €1.95 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (€1.28) | €0.95 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,770 kr (€1,658) | €1,085 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,188 kr (€1,205) | €710 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (€123) | €107 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,605 kr (€1,147) | €717 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (€806) | €488 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 189 kr (€19) | €34 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,108 kr (€406) | €383 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,078 kr (€107) | €118 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 kr (€4.69) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (€21) | €8 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (€98) | €72 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 412 kr (€41) | €31 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,087 kr (€108) | €78 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,214 kr (€120) | €80 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 40% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 258,244 kr (€25,530) | €25,371 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.42) | €1.46 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (€71) | €37 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (€5.19) | €5.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (€12) | €4.61 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (€24) | €46 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.66) | €3.15 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (€2.66) | €3.63 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (€2.56) | €3.47 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (€2.32) | €1.40 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.86) | €1.88 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (€30) | €14 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 362 kr (€36) | €27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 kr (€26) | €13 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (€88) | €41 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642 kr (€63) | €39 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (€4.02) | €2.82 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (€6) | €1.87 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (€522) | €488 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (€0.36) | €0.15 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352 kr (€35) | €40 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€6) | €4.85 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Portugal
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