- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr ($8) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr ($6) | $4.57 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.27) | $0.89 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr ($4.00) | $3.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr ($3.50) | $4.04 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr ($5.72) | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr ($2.91) | $3.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr ($1.19) | $1.59 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr ($1.89) | $3.38 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr ($2.35) | $1.92 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr ($2.18) | $2.12 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,850 kr ($1,982) | $2,036 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr ($1,338) | $1,572 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr ($130) | $178 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,447 kr ($1,271) | $1,573 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr ($933) | $1,125 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr ($78) | $123 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr ($26) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr ($445) | $334 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr ($151) | $118 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr ($32) | $22 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr ($104) | $47 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr ($104) | $85 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr ($148) | $115 | + 29% | |
| 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 | 204,040 kr ($22,657) | $22,261 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr ($1.63) | $0.77 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr ($93) | $85 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr ($5.66) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr ($4.28) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr ($4.57) | $3.51 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr ($3.27) | $5.09 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr ($2.56) | $3.44 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.28) | $1.86 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr ($35) | $21 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr ($46) | $45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr ($29) | $25 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr ($99) | $173 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr ($84) | $79 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr ($14) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr ($4.27) | $4.87 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr ($7) | $5.88 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr ($521) | $427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr ($0.10) | $0.34 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr ($46) | $53 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in United States
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