Cost of living in Sweden compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (COL$59,549) | COL$34,211 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99 kr (COL$40,883) | COL$27,608 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (COL$27,259) | COL$11,032 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (COL$6,814) | COL$4,805 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (COL$16,517) | COL$9,863 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (COL$15,145) | COL$4,267 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (COL$21,594) | COL$13,538 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (COL$13,587) | COL$9,629 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (COL$7,672) | COL$4,134 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (COL$8,387) | COL$4,070 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (COL$48,590) | COL$48,560 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (COL$10,602) | COL$6,801 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (COL$6,192) | COL$3,600 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 177% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,583 kr (COL$9,327,456) | COL$3,517,450 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,976 kr (COL$6,185,578) | COL$2,023,960 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,030 kr (COL$425,324) | COL$357,355 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,771 kr (COL$6,100,950) | COL$2,069,580 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,618 kr (COL$3,972,585) | COL$1,134,200 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,415 kr (COL$997,355) | COL$251,608 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 290 kr (COL$119,729) | COL$74,378 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,353 kr (COL$1,797,904) | COL$1,338,700 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 820 kr (COL$338,804) | COL$405,448 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (COL$34,568) | COL$22,339 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 kr (COL$139,213) | COL$16,826 | + 727% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 877 kr (COL$362,024) | COL$219,475 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 437 kr (COL$180,469) | COL$139,891 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,083 kr (COL$447,367) | COL$383,146 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,411 kr (COL$582,976) | COL$304,982 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 349,887 kr (COL$144,511,895) | COL$74,807,700 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (COL$7,775) | COL$4,108 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 886 kr (COL$366,020) | COL$149,828 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (COL$20,828) | COL$21,927 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 216 kr (COL$89,078) | COL$25,940 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 289 kr (COL$119,542) | COL$128,585 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 kr (COL$43,090) | COL$25,927 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 70 kr (COL$28,843) | COL$15,599 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 76 kr (COL$31,313) | COL$18,522 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 kr (COL$23,991) | COL$8,658 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (COL$10,391) | COL$5,992 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 369 kr (COL$152,437) | COL$32,606 | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Sweden | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (COL$167,318) | COL$55,217 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 315 kr (COL$130,112) | COL$31,285 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,015 kr (COL$419,232) | COL$162,954 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 858 kr (COL$354,214) | COL$139,175 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 234 kr (COL$96,496) | COL$37,067 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (COL$18,141) | COL$10,819 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (COL$28,797) | COL$6,088 | + 373% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,631 kr (COL$2,325,902) | COL$2,656,900 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (COL$826) | COL$284 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464 kr (COL$191,693) | COL$138,737 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (COL$29,108) | COL$9,263 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 115% more expensive than in Colombia
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