Cost of living in Sweden compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 63% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (Php672) | Php274 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (Php470) | Php191 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (Php332) | Php137 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (Php78) | Php94 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (Php223) | Php118 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (Php199) | Php132 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Php278) | Php324 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Php155) | Php171 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Php71) | Php115 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Php98) | Php69 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (Php592) | Php575 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Php112) | Php100 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (Php134) | Php73 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (Php103,713) | Php42,846 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (Php79,205) | Php36,569 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (Php5,188) | Php4,939 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (Php67,892) | Php27,916 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (Php52,343) | Php13,988 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (Php2,292) | Php4,697 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (Php1,745) | Php1,224 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (Php15,471) | Php17,521 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (Php12,663) | Php4,929 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (Php664) | Php355 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (Php845) | Php865 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (Php5,119) | Php2,774 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (Php2,138) | Php1,552 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (Php5,212) | Php4,435 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (Php6,777) | Php3,280 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 109% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (Php1,407,457) | Php1,209,220 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (Php111) | Php72 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 893 kr (Php4,606) | Php1,383 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (Php155) | Php426 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (Php516) | Php1,372 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (Php1,031) | Php917 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (Php176) | Php205 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (Php169) | Php185 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Php182) | Php180 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (Php128) | Php108 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Php124) | Php132 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 kr (Php1,280) | Php284 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 111% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Sweden | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (Php2,676) | Php847 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Php1,553) | Php550 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (Php4,179) | Php1,612 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (Php4,533) | Php1,760 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (Php859) | Php307 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Php218) | Php156 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (Php375) | Php88 | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (Php48,939) | Php14,492 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (Php8) | Php8 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (Php2,219) | Php2,348 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (Php333) | Php142 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Philippines
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