Cost of living in Sweden compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 56% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (CI$11) | CI$25 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (CI$5.23) | CI$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (CI$1.22) | CI$3.49 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (CI$3.51) | CI$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (CI$3.14) | CI$9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (CI$4.38) | CI$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (CI$2.44) | CI$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (CI$1.12) | CI$5.78 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (CI$1.54) | CI$4.84 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (CI$9) | CI$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (CI$1.77) | CI$5.24 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (CI$2.12) | CI$4.03 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (CI$1,634) | CI$3,447 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (CI$1,248) | CI$2,161 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (CI$82) | CI$376 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (CI$1,069) | CI$1,831 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (CI$824) | CI$1,539 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (CI$36) | CI$151 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (CI$27) | CI$82 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (CI$244) | CI$396 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (CI$199) | CI$317 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (CI$10) | CI$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (CI$13) | CI$12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (CI$81) | CI$70 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (CI$34) | CI$70 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (CI$82) | CI$141 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (CI$107) | CI$100 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (CI$22,168) | CI$8,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (CI$1.75) | CI$1.40 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (CI$73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (CI$2.44) | CI$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (CI$16) | CI$127 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (CI$2.78) | CI$5.00 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (CI$2.66) | CI$6 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (CI$2.87) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (CI$2.02) | CI$5.00 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (CI$1.96) | CI$4.69 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (CI$20) | CI$40 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Sweden | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (CI$42) | CI$74 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (CI$24) | CI$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (CI$66) | CI$45 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (CI$71) | CI$130 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (CI$14) | CI$14 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (CI$3.44) | CI$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (CI$5.90) | CI$5.66 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (CI$771) | CI$600 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (CI$0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (CI$35) | CI$40 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (CI$5.25) | CI$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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