Cost of living in Sweden compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr ($7) | $4.25 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr ($1.57) | $0.88 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr ($4.10) | $2.94 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr ($3.56) | $4.12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr ($6) | $6 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr ($3.06) | $3.29 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr ($1.31) | $1.68 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr ($1.90) | $3.29 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr ($2.53) | $1.99 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr ($1.41) | $2.06 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,873 kr ($1,861) | $2,211 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,644 kr ($1,483) | $1,555 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr ($116) | $178 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,824 kr ($1,269) | $1,544 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,672 kr ($900) | $1,121 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr ($42) | $113 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr ($23) | $50 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr ($436) | $270 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr ($124) | $128 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr ($5.30) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr ($24) | $22 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 990 kr ($116) | $47 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr ($47) | $43 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,081 kr ($127) | $87 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr ($146) | $108 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 248,378 kr ($29,126) | $23,606 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.69) | $0.64 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 704 kr ($83) | $74 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr ($29) | $112 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr ($4.34) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr ($3.25) | $3.46 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr ($3.08) | $4.96 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr ($2.56) | $3.66 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr ($2.23) | $1.81 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr ($37) | $22 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 kr ($43) | $46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr ($31) | $25 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 821 kr ($96) | $206 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 665 kr ($78) | $80 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr ($15) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr ($4.71) | $5.06 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr ($8) | $5.84 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr ($654) | $421 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr ($0.33) | $0.51 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 348 kr ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr ($8) | $8 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in United States
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