- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 98% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 kr (48 lei) | 29 lei | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (24 lei) | 11 lei | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (5.07 lei) | 4.60 lei | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (15 lei) | 11 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (14 lei) | 5.15 lei | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (26 lei) | 13 lei | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (11 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.80 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8 lei) | 3.18 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 kr (46 lei) | 26 lei | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (8 lei) | 2.39 lei | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 181% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,922 kr (7,616 lei) | 2,603 lei | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,700 kr (5,266 lei) | 1,643 lei | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,026 kr (462 lei) | 395 lei | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,376 kr (5,120 lei) | 1,500 lei | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,255 kr (3,716 lei) | 1,017 lei | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (293 lei) | 256 lei | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 kr (106 lei) | 35 lei | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,258 kr (1,916 lei) | 1,513 lei | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,348 kr (607 lei) | 326 lei | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr (31 lei) | 33 lei | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236 kr (106 lei) | 28 lei | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 903 kr (406 lei) | 258 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 386 kr (174 lei) | 142 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 953 kr (429 lei) | 327 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,345 kr (606 lei) | 357 lei | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 133% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,955 kr (95,851 lei) | 82,016 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (7 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 824 kr (371 lei) | 65 lei | + 467% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (23 lei) | 27 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 254 kr (115 lei) | 108 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (19 lei) | 19 lei | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (10 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (139 lei) | 28 lei | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 359 kr (162 lei) | 73 lei | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (115 lei) | 46 lei | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 713 kr (321 lei) | 141 lei | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 696 kr (313 lei) | 136 lei | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (59 lei) | 21 lei | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (28 lei) | 7 lei | + 275% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,677 kr (2,105 lei) | 2,601 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 kr (0.68 lei) | 0.88 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436 kr (196 lei) | 192 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (28 lei) | 17 lei | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RON
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Cost of living in Sweden is 109% more expensive than in Romania
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