Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (148 kr) | 103 kr | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (80 kr) | 87 kr | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (43 kr) | 47 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (27 kr) | 34 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (39 kr) | 33 kr | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (57 kr) | 48 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (36 kr) | 27 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (27 kr) | 18 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (136 kr) | 97 kr | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (22 kr) | 22 kr | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United States is 52% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,376 (22,005 kr) | 14,642 kr | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,826 (16,915 kr) | 10,990 kr | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (1,748 kr) | 2,572 kr | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,664 (15,413 kr) | 8,284 kr | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,270 (11,761 kr) | 6,550 kr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (1,172 kr) | 431 kr | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (522 kr) | 296 kr | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (2,618 kr) | 2,879 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (1,202 kr) | 1,075 kr | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (104 kr) | 45 kr | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (220 kr) | 207 kr | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (446 kr) | 865 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (391 kr) | 311 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (807 kr) | 866 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (1,014 kr) | 1,209 kr | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,800 (220,448 kr) | 248,005 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (691 kr) | 734 kr | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 63% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (67 kr) | 66 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (165 kr) | 75 kr | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (1,003 kr) | 249 kr | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (62 kr) | 33 kr | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (36 kr) | 35 kr | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (48 kr) | 33 kr | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (36 kr) | 22 kr | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (215 kr) | 308 kr | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (449 kr) | 410 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (240 kr) | 272 kr | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,539 kr) | 757 kr | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (710 kr) | 778 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (116 kr) | 137 kr | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (45 kr) | 39 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (54 kr) | 66 kr | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (4,153 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.67 kr) | 1.50 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (447 kr) | 319 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (80 kr) | 66 kr | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 16% more expensive than in Sweden
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