Cost of living in Sweden compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 72% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Php633) | Php275 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (Php473) | Php177 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (Php319) | Php112 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (Php77) | Php86 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Php200) | Php107 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Php174) | Php84 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (Php312) | Php205 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Php149) | Php154 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Php64) | Php97 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Php92) | Php63 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (Php637) | Php403 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (Php124) | Php85 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (Php69) | Php62 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,677 kr (Php89,593) | Php47,675 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (Php70,885) | Php26,068 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Php5,646) | Php5,335 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (Php60,443) | Php30,598 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (Php42,972) | Php17,484 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Php2,027) | Php2,429 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (Php1,142) | Php1,628 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Php21,237) | Php13,104 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (Php6,040) | Php5,856 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Php258) | Php283 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Php1,182) | Php260 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (Php5,622) | Php2,272 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (Php2,237) | Php1,330 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (Php6,071) | Php4,611 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Php7,107) | Php4,052 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 89% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (Php1,402,905) | Php1,154,410 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Php83) | Php48 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 721 kr (Php4,123) | Php1,563 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (Php311) | Php198 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Php649) | Php744 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (Php1,426) | Php567 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Php212) | Php305 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (Php158) | Php145 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Php150) | Php155 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Php125) | Php85 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (Php109) | Php86 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Php1,779) | Php309 | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 98% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 kr (Php2,104) | Php887 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (Php1,494) | Php501 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Php4,357) | Php1,958 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (Php3,636) | Php2,245 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Php742) | Php249 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Php230) | Php162 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Php380) | Php87 | + 335% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Php31,866) | Php19,345 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Php16) | Php8 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (Php1,847) | Php1,674 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (Php365) | Php117 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 80% more expensive than in Philippines
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