- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (50 lei) | 30 lei | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (35 lei) | 19 lei | + 81% | |
| 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 (5.20 lei) | 4.72 lei | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (14 lei) | 5.24 lei | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (24 lei) | 14 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (12 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.83 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (45 lei) | 28 lei | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (9 lei) | 2.18 lei | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 192% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,837 kr (8,109 lei) | 2,580 lei | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (5,477 lei) | 1,653 lei | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (534 lei) | 412 lei | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,431 kr (5,197 lei) | 1,611 lei | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (3,819 lei) | 1,080 lei | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (317 lei) | 264 lei | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (105 lei) | 35 lei | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (1,820 lei) | 1,489 lei | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (618 lei) | 363 lei | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (35 lei) | 35 lei | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (130 lei) | 25 lei | + 428% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (427 lei) | 267 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (168 lei) | 155 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (424 lei) | 329 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (607 lei) | 369 lei | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 141% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (92,764 lei) | 80,356 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (7 lei) | 5.60 lei | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (381 lei) | 65 lei | + 483% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (23 lei) | 28 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (42 lei) | 29 lei | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (118 lei) | 115 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (10 lei) | 5.60 lei | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (141 lei) | 29 lei | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (188 lei) | 78 lei | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (117 lei) | 46 lei | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (407 lei) | 144 lei | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (344 lei) | 132 lei | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (59 lei) | 21 lei | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (28 lei) | 8 lei | + 256% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (2,133 lei) | 2,435 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (0.43 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (188 lei) | 183 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (29 lei) | 17 lei | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.45464
RON
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Cost of living in Sweden is 114% more expensive than in Romania
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