Cost of living in Sweden compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (COL$49,332) | COL$34,107 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (COL$35,224) | COL$25,120 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (COL$24,791) | COL$10,508 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (COL$6,112) | COL$4,347 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (COL$15,483) | COL$9,111 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (COL$14,958) | COL$3,930 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (COL$20,935) | COL$11,945 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (COL$11,695) | COL$8,823 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (COL$5,609) | COL$3,496 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (COL$7,178) | COL$3,592 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (COL$44,124) | COL$49,286 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (COL$8,553) | COL$5,916 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 kr (COL$8,847) | COL$3,220 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 164% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,598 kr (COL$7,206,524) | COL$3,049,210 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,876 kr (COL$5,376,935) | COL$1,511,770 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (COL$424,449) | COL$289,127 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,702 kr (COL$4,922,018) | COL$1,687,970 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,427 kr (COL$3,652,760) | COL$964,419 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (COL$223,378) | COL$186,441 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (COL$125,648) | COL$73,218 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (COL$1,514,696) | COL$1,434,940 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (COL$1,133,523) | COL$449,268 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (COL$47,547) | COL$21,716 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (COL$108,257) | COL$15,896 | + 581% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (COL$357,677) | COL$198,936 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (COL$166,684) | COL$126,323 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 kr (COL$409,216) | COL$328,061 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (COL$533,040) | COL$248,008 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (COL$114,222,963) | COL$70,129,900 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (COL$8,286) | COL$3,747 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (COL$326,042) | COL$144,965 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (COL$20,449) | COL$16,880 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (COL$49,102) | COL$23,255 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (COL$105,795) | COL$95,730 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (COL$15,101) | COL$18,331 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (COL$11,907) | COL$12,960 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (COL$14,037) | COL$18,152 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (COL$12,149) | COL$7,559 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (COL$9,289) | COL$5,982 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (COL$130,945) | COL$28,724 | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 127% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (COL$180,012) | COL$44,079 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (COL$116,467) | COL$29,928 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (COL$387,493) | COL$137,911 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (COL$305,007) | COL$113,750 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (COL$62,128) | COL$30,685 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (COL$16,098) | COL$10,275 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (COL$27,932) | COL$4,363 | + 540% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (COL$3,588,607) | COL$2,605,450 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (COL$510) | COL$243 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (COL$154,146) | COL$113,274 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (COL$26,648) | COL$9,984 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Colombia
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