- 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 (123 kr) | 109 kr | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (67 kr) | 75 kr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (41 kr) | 53 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (8 kr) | 11 kr | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (29 kr) | 34 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (56 kr) | 55 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (30 kr) | 26 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (15 kr) | 10 kr | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (26 kr) | 17 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (130 kr) | 97 kr | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (19 kr) | 19 kr | - 1% | |
| 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 | $2,025 (18,007 kr) | 17,813 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (13,850 kr) | 12,549 kr | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (1,547 kr) | 1,117 kr | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (13,924 kr) | 11,842 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (9,841 kr) | 8,284 kr | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (1,068 kr) | 687 kr | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (426 kr) | 231 kr | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (3,077 kr) | 4,172 kr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,080 kr) | 1,381 kr | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (99 kr) | 71 kr | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (201 kr) | 263 kr | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (419 kr) | 932 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (396 kr) | 374 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (760 kr) | 932 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (1,049 kr) | 1,355 kr | - 23% | |
| 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 | $22,012 (195,730 kr) | 207,241 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (6 kr) | 15 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (769 kr) | 830 kr | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 53% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (64 kr) | 56 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (160 kr) | 104 kr | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (981 kr) | 266 kr | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (59 kr) | 41 kr | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (31 kr) | 39 kr | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (45 kr) | 32 kr | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (180 kr) | 306 kr | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (393 kr) | 393 kr | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (220 kr) | 259 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (1,489 kr) | 816 kr | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (697 kr) | 731 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (102 kr) | 132 kr | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (51 kr) | 62 kr | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (3,817 kr) | 4,719 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (2.50 kr) | 0.98 kr | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (469 kr) | 426 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (71 kr) | 63 kr | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is about the same as in Sweden
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