- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (128 kr) | 111 kr | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (69 kr) | 76 kr | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (41 kr) | 54 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (8 kr) | 11 kr | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (29 kr) | 34 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (57 kr) | 51 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (30 kr) | 26 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (14 kr) | 11 kr | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (31 kr) | 17 kr | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (134 kr) | 99 kr | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (19 kr) | 19 kr | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in United States is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,042 (18,507 kr) | 18,341 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (14,335 kr) | 12,418 kr | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,606 kr) | 1,203 kr | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (14,370 kr) | 11,603 kr | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (10,238 kr) | 8,528 kr | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (1,104 kr) | 696 kr | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (433 kr) | 214 kr | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (3,026 kr) | 4,004 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (1,077 kr) | 1,359 kr | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (98 kr) | 78 kr | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (204 kr) | 285 kr | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (428 kr) | 931 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (404 kr) | 367 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (772 kr) | 936 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (1,038 kr) | 1,351 kr | - 23% | |
| 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 | $22,333 (202,437 kr) | 202,876 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (771 kr) | 842 kr | - 8% | |
| 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 (64 kr) | 51 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (168 kr) | 93 kr | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,007 kr) | 260 kr | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (62 kr) | 39 kr | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (32 kr) | 41 kr | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (46 kr) | 29 kr | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (31 kr) | 23 kr | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (186 kr) | 311 kr | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (406 kr) | 418 kr | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (225 kr) | 257 kr | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (1,569 kr) | 895 kr | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (718 kr) | 760 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (105 kr) | 129 kr | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (44 kr) | 39 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (53 kr) | 62 kr | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (3,856 kr) | 4,692 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (3.08 kr) | 0.94 kr | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (486 kr) | 415 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (72 kr) | 62 kr | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 5% more expensive than in Sweden
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