Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (51 lei) | 33 lei | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (36 lei) | 21 lei | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (24 lei) | 13 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (5.36 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (15 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (12 lei) | 3.84 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (5.32 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (7 lei) | 3.32 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104 kr (47 lei) | 29 lei | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (9 lei) | 5.85 lei | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (7 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 180% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,452 kr (7,901 lei) | 2,827 lei | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,967 kr (5,418 lei) | 1,714 lei | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,150 kr (521 lei) | 407 lei | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,424 kr (5,172 lei) | 1,595 lei | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,498 kr (3,395 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 786 kr (356 lei) | 229 lei | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (132 lei) | 36 lei | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,295 kr (1,945 lei) | 1,487 lei | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,025 kr (464 lei) | 366 lei | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (36 lei) | 39 lei | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 kr (138 lei) | 29 lei | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 857 kr (388 lei) | 231 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 320 kr (145 lei) | 148 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 977 kr (442 lei) | 326 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,315 kr (595 lei) | 351 lei | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 121% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,183 kr (97,872 lei) | 85,899 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (7 lei) | 5.73 lei | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 772 kr (349 lei) | 69 lei | + 409% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (27 lei) | 26 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kr (37 lei) | 30 lei | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 224 kr (102 lei) | 133 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (14 lei) | 14 lei | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (16 lei) | 17 lei | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (141 lei) | 28 lei | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 408 kr (185 lei) | 94 lei | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (115 lei) | 49 lei | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 878 kr (397 lei) | 155 lei | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (368 lei) | 131 lei | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (59 lei) | 21 lei | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (28 lei) | 8 lei | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,671 kr (2,115 lei) | 2,126 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (0.72 lei) | 0.63 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (211 lei) | 181 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (28 lei) | 18 lei | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.45273
RON
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Cost of living in Sweden is 103% more expensive than in Romania
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