Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 60% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (56 lei) | 45 lei | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (39 lei) | 25 lei | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (28 lei) | 16 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (17 lei) | 8 lei | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (13 lei) | 4.74 lei | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.92 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (8 lei) | 3.84 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (49 lei) | 33 lei | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (11 lei) | 3.93 lei | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 132% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (8,638 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (6,597 lei) | 2,340 lei | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (432 lei) | 473 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (5,655 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (4,360 lei) | 1,491 lei | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (191 lei) | 322 lei | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (145 lei) | 38 lei | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (1,289 lei) | 1,476 lei | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (1,055 lei) | 432 lei | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (55 lei) | 44 lei | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (70 lei) | 55 lei | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (426 lei) | 330 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (178 lei) | 181 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (434 lei) | 333 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (564 lei) | 417 lei | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 120% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (117,230 lei) | 99,948 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (384 lei) | 83 lei | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (13 lei) | 28 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (43 lei) | 29 lei | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (86 lei) | 212 lei | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (15 lei) | 23 lei | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (10 lei) | 14 lei | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (107 lei) | 49 lei | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 60% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (223 lei) | 126 lei | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (129 lei) | 65 lei | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (348 lei) | 136 lei | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (378 lei) | 193 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (72 lei) | 27 lei | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (31 lei) | 10 lei | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (4,076 lei) | 3,334 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (0.62 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (185 lei) | 191 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (28 lei) | 23 lei | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 80% more expensive than in Romania
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