Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (204 kr) | 141 kr | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (112 kr) | 101 kr | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (59 kr) | 67 kr | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (47 kr) | 44 kr | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (47 kr) | 42 kr | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (76 kr) | 55 kr | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (46 kr) | 33 kr | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (31 kr) | 20 kr | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (164 kr) | 118 kr | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (30 kr) | 24 kr | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (29 kr) | 18 kr | + 64% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in United States is 48% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (31,175 kr) | 21,387 kr | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (23,903 kr) | 15,255 kr | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (2,306 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (21,282 kr) | 14,014 kr | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (16,213 kr) | 9,732 kr | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,539 kr) | 410 kr | + 276% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (665 kr) | 324 kr | + 105% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (3,040 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (1,506 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (148 kr) | 109 kr | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (309 kr) | 288 kr | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (593 kr) | 879 kr | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (542 kr) | 453 kr | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (1,009 kr) | 1,017 kr | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (1,358 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in United States is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (294,663 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (765 kr) | 917 kr | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 58% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (99 kr) | 56 kr | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (219 kr) | 259 kr | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (1,445 kr) | 277 kr | + 421% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (96 kr) | 40 kr | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (52 kr) | 36 kr | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (68 kr) | 36 kr | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (51 kr) | 41 kr | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (305 kr) | 316 kr | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 9% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (594 kr) | 488 kr | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (309 kr) | 317 kr | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (2,142 kr) | 944 kr | + 127% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (1,027 kr) | 904 kr | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (151 kr) | 147 kr | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (58 kr) | 44 kr | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (75 kr) | 72 kr | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (5,248 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (3.82 kr) | 8 kr | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (687 kr) | 439 kr | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (106 kr) | 70 kr | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Sweden
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