Cost of living in Sweden compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 28% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (13 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (7 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (1.61 B/.) | 1.52 B/. | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (4.16 B/.) | 2.93 B/. | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (3.71 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (7 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (3.30 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (1.37 B/.) | 2.01 B/. | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (1.95 B/.) | 1.03 B/. | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (2.51 B/.) | 2.22 B/. | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1.55 B/.) | 1.65 B/. | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,770 kr (2,008 B/.) | 1,298 B/. | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,188 kr (1,460 B/.) | 919 B/. | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (149 B/.) | 109 B/. | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,605 kr (1,390 B/.) | 918 B/. | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (977 B/.) | 673 B/. | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (51 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 189 kr (23 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,108 kr (492 B/.) | 389 B/. | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,078 kr (129 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 kr (5.68 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (25 B/.) | 5.37 B/. | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 72% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (118 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 412 kr (49 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,087 kr (130 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,214 kr (145 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 113% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 258,244 kr (30,925 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1.72 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (86 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (6 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (14 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (29 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (4.44 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (3.22 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (3.10 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (2.81 B/.) | 2.11 B/. | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2.26 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 304 kr (36 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 362 kr (43 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 kr (31 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (107 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642 kr (77 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (4.86 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (8 B/.) | 3.94 B/. | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (632 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (0.44 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352 kr (42 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (8 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.11975
PAB
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Cost of living in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Panama
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