Cost of living in Sweden compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (83,546 Gs) | 62,718 Gs | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (63,001 Gs) | 31,283 Gs | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (41,305 Gs) | 9,420 Gs | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (10,174 Gs) | 5,200 Gs | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (25,876 Gs) | 11,605 Gs | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (23,107 Gs) | 9,378 Gs | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (41,518 Gs) | 13,891 Gs | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (19,822 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (8,528 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (12,296 Gs) | 5,579 Gs | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (84,768 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (16,500 Gs) | 11,117 Gs | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (9,151 Gs) | 2,742 Gs | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 140% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (12,051,856 Gs) | 5,666,850 Gs | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (9,435,956 Gs) | 1,990,060 Gs | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (751,540 Gs) | 318,577 Gs | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (8,045,881 Gs) | 3,234,910 Gs | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (5,720,267 Gs) | 1,878,660 Gs | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (269,862 Gs) | 318,468 Gs | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (151,988 Gs) | 86,486 Gs | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (2,827,006 Gs) | 1,790,100 Gs | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (803,995 Gs) | 992,189 Gs | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (34,384 Gs) | 21,724 Gs | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (157,329 Gs) | 27,548 Gs | + 471% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (748,324 Gs) | 256,810 Gs | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (297,777 Gs) | 198,423 Gs | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (808,126 Gs) | 433,758 Gs | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (946,114 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 340% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 179% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (186,748,723 Gs) | 74,304,900 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (10,986 Gs) | 5,712 Gs | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (561,238 Gs) | 146,631 Gs | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (41,349 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (86,426 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (189,888 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (28,185 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (21,071 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (20,000 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (16,622 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (14,463 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (236,809 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | + 458% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (303,789 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (198,911 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (579,938 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (484,074 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (98,758 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (30,569 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (50,519 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 366% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (4,241,927 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (2,111 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (245,886 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (48,596 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay
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