- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (125 kr) | 109 kr | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (68 kr) | 76 kr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (41 kr) | 54 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (29 kr) | 36 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (56 kr) | 52 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (30 kr) | 26 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (14 kr) | 11 kr | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (29 kr) | 17 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (131 kr) | 98 kr | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (19 kr) | 19 kr | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in United States is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (18,208 kr) | 17,404 kr | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (13,971 kr) | 11,972 kr | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,589 kr) | 1,190 kr | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (14,056 kr) | 11,228 kr | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,114 (9,981 kr) | 8,262 kr | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (1,098 kr) | 708 kr | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (429 kr) | 230 kr | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (3,003 kr) | 4,056 kr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (1,071 kr) | 1,359 kr | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (98 kr) | 77 kr | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (202 kr) | 284 kr | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (425 kr) | 941 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (400 kr) | 370 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (761 kr) | 937 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (1,027 kr) | 1,353 kr | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,226 (199,182 kr) | 204,869 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (763 kr) | 837 kr | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 59% 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) | $19 (170 kr) | 94 kr | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (1,014 kr) | 259 kr | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (61 kr) | 38 kr | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (31 kr) | 41 kr | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (45 kr) | 29 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (30 kr) | 23 kr | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (184 kr) | 301 kr | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (397 kr) | 412 kr | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (222 kr) | 257 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (1,534 kr) | 895 kr | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (704 kr) | 757 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (103 kr) | 128 kr | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (52 kr) | 61 kr | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (3,845 kr) | 4,692 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (2.88 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (475 kr) | 411 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (71 kr) | 63 kr | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 4% more expensive than in Sweden
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