Cost of living in Sweden compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr ($12) | $19 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr ($8) | $10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr ($5.92) | $5.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr ($1.46) | $1.08 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr ($3.70) | $4.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr ($3.57) | $4.69 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr ($5.00) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr ($2.79) | $4.68 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr ($1.34) | $2.52 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr ($1.72) | $3.05 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr ($2.04) | $2.76 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr ($2.11) | $3.00 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr ($1,722) | $2,845 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr ($1,285) | $2,149 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr ($101) | $222 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr ($1,176) | $1,889 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr ($873) | $1,448 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr ($53) | $150 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr ($362) | $299 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr ($271) | $137 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr ($11) | $14 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr ($26) | $31 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($85) | $54 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr ($127) | $119 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr ($27,291) | $27,977 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr ($1.98) | $1.05 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr ($78) | $79 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr ($4.89) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr ($12) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr ($25) | $139 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr ($3.61) | $8 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr ($2.84) | $4.83 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.35) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr ($2.90) | $4.78 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr ($2.22) | $2.24 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr ($31) | $27 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sweden | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr ($43) | $55 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr ($28) | $28 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr ($93) | $200 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr ($73) | $89 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr ($15) | $14 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr ($3.85) | $5.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr ($857) | $563 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr ($0.12) | $0.20 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr ($37) | $55 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in United States
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