Cost of living in Sweden compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr ($14) | $19 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr ($7) | $3.62 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr ($1.51) | $3.24 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr ($4.27) | $6 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr ($4.04) | $3.59 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr ($5.31) | $8 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr ($3.15) | $4.21 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr ($1.53) | $3.15 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr ($1.98) | $2.81 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr ($11) | $26 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr ($2.35) | $1.97 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($1.70) | $2.41 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr ($2,065) | $2,888 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr ($1,473) | $1,588 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr ($236) | $302 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr ($1,353) | $1,404 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr ($940) | $872 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr ($40) | $166 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr ($31) | $46 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr ($454) | $368 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr ($119) | $409 | - 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr ($11) | $10 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr ($28) | $11 | + 150% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr ($85) | $62 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr ($44) | $52 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr ($98) | $139 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr ($143) | $162 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 86% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr ($33,645) | $29,962 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr ($1.91) | $1.26 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr ($89) | $35 | + 156% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr ($5.43) | $5.47 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr ($25) | $17 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr ($27) | $61 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr ($3.88) | $9 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.51) | $3.69 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.49) | $9 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr ($3.95) | $3.54 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr ($1.88) | $3.43 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr ($31) | $26 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Sweden | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr ($47) | $42 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr ($31) | $22 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr ($91) | $58 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr ($87) | $104 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr ($4.24) | $5.50 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr ($7) | $2.14 | + 224% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr ($632) | $988 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr ($0.73) | $0.17 | + 339% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr ($42) | $52 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
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