- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (49 lei) | 29 lei | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (5.01 lei) | 4.67 lei | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (15 lei) | 11 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (14 lei) | 5.09 lei | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (24 lei) | 14 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (12 lei) | 3.98 lei | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.58 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (44 lei) | 27 lei | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (9 lei) | 2.06 lei | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 192% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,731 kr (7,955 lei) | 2,571 lei | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,359 kr (5,545 lei) | 1,685 lei | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,069 kr (479 lei) | 396 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,763 kr (5,277 lei) | 1,537 lei | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,237 kr (3,695 lei) | 1,033 lei | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 637 kr (286 lei) | 265 lei | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 kr (104 lei) | 36 lei | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,133 kr (1,854 lei) | 1,532 lei | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,371 kr (615 lei) | 339 lei | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (32 lei) | 34 lei | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 254 kr (114 lei) | 22 lei | + 415% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (419 lei) | 259 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 373 kr (167 lei) | 143 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (419 lei) | 317 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,367 kr (613 lei) | 363 lei | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 137% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,538 kr (91,765 lei) | 83,002 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 lei) | 5.33 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 836 kr (375 lei) | 65 lei | + 474% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (47 lei) | 28 lei | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (112 lei) | 112 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (14 lei) | 14 lei | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (9 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 kr (138 lei) | 27 lei | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (175 lei) | 73 lei | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (116 lei) | 46 lei | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 816 kr (366 lei) | 132 lei | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 729 kr (327 lei) | 130 lei | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (58 lei) | 20 lei | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (28 lei) | 7 lei | + 279% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,706 kr (2,111 lei) | 2,533 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 kr (0.41 lei) | 0.83 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 425 kr (191 lei) | 182 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (28 lei) | 17 lei | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.44864
RON
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Cost of living in Sweden is 112% more expensive than in Romania
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