- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr ($12) | $14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr ($8) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr ($5.91) | $4.52 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.28) | $0.89 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr ($3.71) | $3.19 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr ($3.37) | $3.98 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr ($5.50) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr ($2.90) | $3.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr ($1.19) | $1.61 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr ($1.86) | $3.64 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr ($2.34) | $1.92 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr ($2.15) | $2.13 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,490 kr ($2,048) | $2,046 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr ($1,397) | $1,576 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr ($138) | $177 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr ($1,312) | $1,584 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr ($954) | $1,128 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr ($86) | $119 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr ($23) | $48 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr ($437) | $328 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr ($127) | $120 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr ($33) | $23 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr ($106) | $47 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr ($104) | $86 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr ($152) | $115 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr ($22,396) | $22,354 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr ($1.65) | $0.78 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr ($93) | $85 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr ($5.79) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr ($3.87) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr ($4.49) | $3.48 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr ($3.35) | $5.14 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr ($2.52) | $3.47 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.34) | $1.87 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr ($35) | $21 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr ($48) | $45 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr ($28) | $25 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr ($106) | $174 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr ($81) | $79 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr ($14) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr ($4.23) | $4.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr ($7) | $5.95 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr ($520) | $422 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr ($0.11) | $0.36 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr ($47) | $53 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.11077
USD
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in United States
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