- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 5% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (108 kr) | 107 kr | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (58 kr) | 74 kr | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (35 kr) | 51 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (33 kr) | 30 kr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (51 kr) | 57 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (26 kr) | 24 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (13 kr) | 11 kr | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (114 kr) | 100 kr | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (17 kr) | 15 kr | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in United States is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,068 (16,438 kr) | 17,116 kr | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,545 (12,282 kr) | 11,533 kr | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (1,357 kr) | 987 kr | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,539 (12,237 kr) | 11,869 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,080 (8,583 kr) | 7,792 kr | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (891 kr) | 701 kr | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (384 kr) | 204 kr | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (2,909 kr) | 4,227 kr | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (960 kr) | 1,255 kr | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (86 kr) | 68 kr | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (171 kr) | 237 kr | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (375 kr) | 917 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (363 kr) | 367 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (687 kr) | 955 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (926 kr) | 1,387 kr | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,852 (173,737 kr) | 219,772 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (5.19 kr) | 14 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (714 kr) | 812 kr | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 43% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (57 kr) | 52 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (137 kr) | 98 kr | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (854 kr) | 221 kr | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (51 kr) | 40 kr | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (28 kr) | 33 kr | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (38 kr) | 31 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (26 kr) | 22 kr | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (159 kr) | 289 kr | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 4% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (348 kr) | 389 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (191 kr) | 256 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (1,265 kr) | 924 kr | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (616 kr) | 658 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (87 kr) | 133 kr | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (45 kr) | 60 kr | - 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $458 (3,638 kr) | 5,082 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (2.09 kr) | 0.88 kr | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (414 kr) | 480 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (61 kr) | 59 kr | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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