- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 104% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (52 lei) | 30 lei | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (35 lei) | 19 lei | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (25 lei) | 12 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (5.38 lei) | 4.73 lei | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (14 lei) | 5.17 lei | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (23 lei) | 14 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (12 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (5.01 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (45 lei) | 28 lei | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (9 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 202% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,578 kr (8,629 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (5,859 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (580 lei) | 408 lei | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (5,503 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (4,002 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (361 lei) | 267 lei | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (98 lei) | 38 lei | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (1,834 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (534 lei) | 363 lei | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (35 lei) | 35 lei | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (140 lei) | 22 lei | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (442 lei) | 280 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (173 lei) | 156 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (438 lei) | 337 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (636 lei) | 381 lei | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 145% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (93,909 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (7 lei) | 5.65 lei | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (390 lei) | 65 lei | + 498% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 39% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (24 lei) | 28 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (43 lei) | 29 lei | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (120 lei) | 116 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (11 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (148 lei) | 29 lei | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (199 lei) | 79 lei | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (119 lei) | 48 lei | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (444 lei) | 144 lei | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (340 lei) | 135 lei | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (61 lei) | 20 lei | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (29 lei) | 8 lei | + 270% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (2,179 lei) | 2,397 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (0.44 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (197 lei) | 188 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (29 lei) | 17 lei | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.46448
RON
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Cost of living in Sweden is 118% more expensive than in Romania
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