Cost of living in Sweden compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (13 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (6 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (1.59 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (4.05 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (3.64 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (7 B/.) | 5.52 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (3.20 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (1.30 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (1.91 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 kr (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (2.54 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (1.41 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 29% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (1,877 B/.) | 1,397 B/. | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (1,469 B/.) | 910 B/. | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (117 B/.) | 105 B/. | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (1,253 B/.) | 858 B/. | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (891 B/.) | 570 B/. | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (42 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (24 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (440 B/.) | 360 B/. | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (125 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (5.35 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (25 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (117 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (46 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (126 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (147 B/.) | 89 B/. | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (29,083 B/.) | 20,263 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1.71 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (88 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (13 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (30 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (4.39 B/.) | 4.21 B/. | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (3.28 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (3.11 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (2.59 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2.25 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (37 B/.) | 16 B/. | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (47 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (31 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (90 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (75 B/.) | 52 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (15 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (4.76 B/.) | 4.88 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (8 B/.) | 3.49 B/. | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (661 B/.) | 525 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (0.33 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (38 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (8 B/.) | 5.14 B/. | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Panama
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