Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (€5.47) | €2.87 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.33) | €0.66 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (€3.48) | €2.13 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (€2.98) | €1.42 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€5.48) | €4.14 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.60) | €1.35 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.11) | €1.03 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.57) | €0.94 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 kr (€11) | €4.32 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€2.12) | €1.95 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (€1.13) | €0.95 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,963 kr (€1,567) | €1,136 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,508 kr (€1,228) | €741 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (€97) | €118 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,866 kr (€1,067) | €743 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,651 kr (€751) | €501 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (€35) | €87 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (€365) | €378 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 kr (€105) | €120 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (€4.44) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (€20) | €9 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (€97) | €73 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (€38) | €31 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (€105) | €79 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (€122) | €80 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr (€24,383) | €25,997 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.41) | €1.46 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 700 kr (€69) | €36 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 kr (€4.75) | €5.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kr (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.64) | €3.15 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kr (€2.59) | €3.70 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (€2.58) | €3.54 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.21) | €1.22 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.86) | €1.89 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (€30) | €14 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (€35) | €28 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (€26) | €13 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr (€81) | €40 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 621 kr (€61) | €41 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (€3.94) | €3.04 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (€6) | €1.79 | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (€547) | €496 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (€0.27) | €0.15 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr (€34) | €40 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €4.85 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Portugal
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