- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 0% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (117 kr) | 107 kr | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (63 kr) | 75 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (39 kr) | 52 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (8 kr) | 11 kr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (27 kr) | 34 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (34 kr) | 30 kr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (53 kr) | 58 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (29 kr) | 25 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (14 kr) | 11 kr | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (23 kr) | 17 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (122 kr) | 103 kr | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (18 kr) | 17 kr | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in United States is 12% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (17,239 kr) | 16,922 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (13,293 kr) | 11,700 kr | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (1,444 kr) | 1,026 kr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,583 (13,314 kr) | 11,376 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (9,326 kr) | 8,255 kr | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (989 kr) | 650 kr | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (402 kr) | 237 kr | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (2,944 kr) | 4,258 kr | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (1,013 kr) | 1,348 kr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (94 kr) | 69 kr | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (187 kr) | 236 kr | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (395 kr) | 903 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (379 kr) | 386 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (718 kr) | 953 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (995 kr) | 1,345 kr | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 19% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,074 (185,657 kr) | 212,955 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (5.90 kr) | 15 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (720 kr) | 824 kr | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 49% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (62 kr) | 52 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (154 kr) | 95 kr | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (919 kr) | 254 kr | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (55 kr) | 42 kr | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (30 kr) | 39 kr | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (41 kr) | 32 kr | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (28 kr) | 22 kr | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (15 kr) | 18 kr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (173 kr) | 310 kr | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (370 kr) | 359 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (207 kr) | 256 kr | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (1,417 kr) | 713 kr | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (659 kr) | 696 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (96 kr) | 132 kr | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (48 kr) | 61 kr | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (3,611 kr) | 4,677 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (4.88 kr) | 1.52 kr | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (446 kr) | 436 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (67 kr) | 61 kr | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is about the same as in Sweden
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