Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 125% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (S/. 51) | S/. 23 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (S/. 38) | S/. 17 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (S/. 25) | S/. 7 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (S/. 6) | S/. 4.24 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 6 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 3.48 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (S/. 26) | S/. 13 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 4.60 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (S/. 4.96) | S/. 2.36 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 5.48 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (S/. 52) | S/. 37 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (S/. 5.63) | S/. 1.64 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 159% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (S/. 7,180) | S/. 2,676 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (S/. 5,621) | S/. 1,486 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (S/. 448) | S/. 194 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (S/. 4,793) | S/. 1,666 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (S/. 3,408) | S/. 969 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (S/. 161) | S/. 144 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (S/. 91) | S/. 67 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (S/. 1,684) | S/. 1,302 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (S/. 479) | S/. 391 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 32 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (S/. 94) | S/. 16 | + 474% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 122% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (S/. 441) | S/. 137 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (S/. 175) | S/. 95 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (S/. 485) | S/. 253 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (S/. 564) | S/. 235 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (S/. 111,251) | S/. 60,156 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 3.53 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (S/. 336) | S/. 108 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (S/. 51) | S/. 27 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (S/. 128) | S/. 75 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (S/. 17) | S/. 16 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.51 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 4.45 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (S/. 141) | S/. 34 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (S/. 181) | S/. 35 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (S/. 116) | S/. 31 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (S/. 345) | S/. 86 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (S/. 288) | S/. 102 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (S/. 58) | S/. 24 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (S/. 30) | S/. 7 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (S/. 2,527) | S/. 1,908 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (S/. 1.26) | S/. 0.86 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (S/. 149) | S/. 150 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (S/. 29) | S/. 15 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,038 prices entered by 550 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 129% more expensive than in Peru
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