- 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 | 109 kr (49 lei) | 30 lei | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (5.14 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (14 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (23 lei) | 14 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (12 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.62 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (44 lei) | 27 lei | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (8 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 189% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,411 kr (7,780 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,911 kr (5,322 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,105 kr (494 lei) | 407 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,340 kr (5,067 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,259 kr (3,690 lei) | 1,045 lei | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 695 kr (310 lei) | 262 lei | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (105 lei) | 34 lei | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,975 kr (1,776 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,337 kr (598 lei) | 343 lei | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (34 lei) | 35 lei | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (123 lei) | 24 lei | + 414% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 29% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (417 lei) | 260 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 361 kr (161 lei) | 147 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (418 lei) | 325 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,357 kr (606 lei) | 373 lei | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 138% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (91,541 lei) | 80,769 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (374 lei) | 66 lei | + 467% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (23 lei) | 28 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (42 lei) | 28 lei | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (116 lei) | 113 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (10 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (134 lei) | 28 lei | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 59% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr (181 lei) | 76 lei | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (115 lei) | 46 lei | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 847 kr (378 lei) | 135 lei | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 kr (334 lei) | 129 lei | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (58 lei) | 21 lei | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (27 lei) | 8 lei | + 260% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (2,096 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (0.41 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (184 lei) | 175 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (28 lei) | 17 lei | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.44683
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Cost of living in Sweden is 111% more expensive than in Romania
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