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Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (130 kr) | 113 kr | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (71 kr) | 76 kr | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (42 kr) | 53 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (30 kr) | 34 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (58 kr) | 48 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (31 kr) | 26 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (15 kr) | 11 kr | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (34 kr) | 17 kr | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (138 kr) | 98 kr | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (20 kr) | 19 kr | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in United States is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (18,950 kr) | 18,669 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,552 (14,364 kr) | 13,014 kr | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,639 kr) | 1,246 kr | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,531 (14,171 kr) | 12,075 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,100 (10,182 kr) | 8,682 kr | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (1,099 kr) | 841 kr | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (444 kr) | 220 kr | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (2,987 kr) | 4,044 kr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (1,099 kr) | 1,335 kr | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (99 kr) | 83 kr | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (205 kr) | 320 kr | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (437 kr) | 937 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (411 kr) | 369 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (793 kr) | 940 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (1,050 kr) | 1,338 kr | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,297 (206,389 kr) | 203,803 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (788 kr) | 841 kr | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 50% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (65 kr) | 52 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (165 kr) | 93 kr | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,026 kr) | 233 kr | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (63 kr) | 36 kr | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (32 kr) | 41 kr | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (48 kr) | 32 kr | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (32 kr) | 23 kr | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (17 kr) | 23 kr | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (189 kr) | 307 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (417 kr) | 447 kr | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (230 kr) | 255 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (1,584 kr) | 959 kr | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (725 kr) | 752 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (107 kr) | 129 kr | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (45 kr) | 39 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (55 kr) | 61 kr | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (3,896 kr) | 4,407 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (2.70 kr) | 0.95 kr | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (483 kr) | 425 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (73 kr) | 61 kr | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 4% more expensive than in Sweden
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