Cost of living in Sweden compared to Peru
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (S/. 48) | S/. 24 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (S/. 33) | S/. 19 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (S/. 24) | S/. 8 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (S/. 5.53) | S/. 4.90 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 3.28 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 4.89 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (S/. 5.06) | S/. 2.91 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (S/. 42) | S/. 35 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 1.98 | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 152% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (S/. 7,381) | S/. 2,902 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (S/. 5,637) | S/. 1,472 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (S/. 369) | S/. 178 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (S/. 4,832) | S/. 1,699 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (S/. 3,725) | S/. 1,135 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (S/. 163) | S/. 155 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (S/. 124) | S/. 70 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (S/. 1,101) | S/. 1,363 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (S/. 901) | S/. 406 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (S/. 47) | S/. 30 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (S/. 60) | S/. 15 | + 291% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (S/. 364) | S/. 168 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (S/. 152) | S/. 92 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (S/. 371) | S/. 233 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (S/. 482) | S/. 237 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 126% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (S/. 100,171) | S/. 56,718 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (S/. 8) | S/. 5.37 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (S/. 328) | S/. 103 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (S/. 11) | S/. 19 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (S/. 37) | S/. 11 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (S/. 73) | S/. 74 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 23 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 5.68 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (S/. 9) | S/. 5.72 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (S/. 91) | S/. 33 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Sweden | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (S/. 190) | S/. 52 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (S/. 111) | S/. 28 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (S/. 297) | S/. 125 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (S/. 323) | S/. 102 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (S/. 61) | S/. 34 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (S/. 27) | S/. 7 | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (S/. 3,483) | S/. 2,106 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (S/. 0.53) | S/. 0.66 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (S/. 158) | S/. 168 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (S/. 24) | S/. 16 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 109% more expensive than in Peru
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