Cost of living in Sweden compared to Macao
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (94 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (69 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (50 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (12 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (30 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (28 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (40 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (22 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (11 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (14 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (85 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (17 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (16 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,237 kr (13,546 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (10,106 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (814 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,628 kr (9,380 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (7,201 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (428 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (238 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (2,903 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (2,173 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (91 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (208 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 464% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (690 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (320 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (764 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (1,022 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 36% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (218,949 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (625 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (39 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (94 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (203 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (29 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (27 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (23 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (251 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 39% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Sweden | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (345 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (223 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (743 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (585 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (119 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (31 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (54 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (6,879 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (0.98 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (295 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (51 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.743
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 738 prices entered by 106 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Macao
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