Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (55 lei) | 35 lei | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (40 lei) | 21 lei | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (27 lei) | 12 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (7 lei) | 4.96 lei | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (15 lei) | 6 lei | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (13 lei) | 4.13 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (5.54 lei) | 2.65 lei | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (8 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (56 lei) | 26 lei | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.79 lei | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (7 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 147% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,858 kr (8,108 lei) | 3,151 lei | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,188 kr (5,862 lei) | 2,043 lei | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (597 lei) | 443 lei | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,581 kr (5,570 lei) | 1,988 lei | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (3,923 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (205 lei) | 310 lei | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (87 lei) | 35 lei | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,457 kr (2,143 lei) | 1,488 lei | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,172 kr (564 lei) | 370 lei | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (30 lei) | 35 lei | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 238 kr (114 lei) | 20 lei | + 460% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (476 lei) | 305 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 412 kr (198 lei) | 184 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,087 kr (523 lei) | 335 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,261 kr (606 lei) | 381 lei | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 155% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 252,598 kr (121,484 lei) | 77,550 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (7 lei) | 4.90 lei | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 743 kr (357 lei) | 68 lei | + 426% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (25 lei) | 31 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (56 lei) | 39 lei | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (117 lei) | 144 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 kr (20 lei) | 19 lei | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (13 lei) | 16 lei | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (13 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 kr (150 lei) | 33 lei | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 77% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 357 kr (172 lei) | 102 lei | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (124 lei) | 49 lei | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 937 kr (451 lei) | 130 lei | + 247% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 630 kr (303 lei) | 189 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 kr (64 lei) | 24 lei | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (31 lei) | 8 lei | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (2,538 lei) | 2,462 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (1.76 lei) | 0.51 lei | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 359 kr (173 lei) | 182 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (31 lei) | 20 lei | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 108% more expensive than in Romania
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