- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 7% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (128 kr) | 108 kr | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (69 kr) | 75 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (42 kr) | 54 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (8 kr) | 11 kr | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (30 kr) | 35 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (58 kr) | 53 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (31 kr) | 26 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (15 kr) | 10 kr | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (28 kr) | 17 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (135 kr) | 99 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (20 kr) | 19 kr | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in United States is 16% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (18,576 kr) | 17,703 kr | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (14,387 kr) | 12,280 kr | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,621 kr) | 1,070 kr | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (14,467 kr) | 11,659 kr | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (10,237 kr) | 8,283 kr | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (1,130 kr) | 678 kr | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (441 kr) | 240 kr | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (3,089 kr) | 4,032 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (1,099 kr) | 1,317 kr | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (101 kr) | 76 kr | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (208 kr) | 279 kr | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (436 kr) | 934 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (408 kr) | 370 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (781 kr) | 939 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (1,059 kr) | 1,363 kr | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,028 (201,722 kr) | 205,856 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (778 kr) | 837 kr | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 61% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (65 kr) | 52 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (169 kr) | 104 kr | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (1,023 kr) | 253 kr | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (62 kr) | 37 kr | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (32 kr) | 40 kr | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (46 kr) | 30 kr | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (32 kr) | 22 kr | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (190 kr) | 309 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (405 kr) | 393 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (227 kr) | 261 kr | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,525 kr) | 835 kr | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (726 kr) | 733 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (105 kr) | 132 kr | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (44 kr) | 39 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (53 kr) | 62 kr | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (3,931 kr) | 4,686 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (2.70 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (489 kr) | 424 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (72 kr) | 63 kr | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 7% more expensive than in Sweden
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