Cost of living in Sweden compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (Php558) | Php228 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (Php442) | Php164 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (Php310) | Php101 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Php65) | Php85 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Php178) | Php91 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Php181) | Php68 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (Php243) | Php166 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (Php153) | Php152 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Php65) | Php93 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Php87) | Php55 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 kr (Php579) | Php449 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Php115) | Php81 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (Php84) | Php49 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,471 kr (Php93,745) | Php58,251 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,940 kr (Php64,069) | Php28,026 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (Php6,752) | Php5,035 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,076 kr (Php59,430) | Php33,176 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,732 kr (Php46,855) | Php15,006 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 538 kr (Php2,888) | Php2,800 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (Php1,073) | Php1,602 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,135 kr (Php22,187) | Php16,636 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (Php6,616) | Php4,959 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (Php384) | Php287 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 262 kr (Php1,403) | Php281 | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 912 kr (Php4,894) | Php2,800 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 371 kr (Php1,991) | Php1,348 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 989 kr (Php5,308) | Php4,577 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 kr (Php7,577) | Php3,783 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,764 kr (Php1,179,190) | Php1,201,570 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Php82) | Php50 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 755 kr (Php4,051) | Php2,215 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 58 kr (Php309) | Php181 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87 kr (Php468) | Php492 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (Php1,335) | Php568 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (Php233) | Php265 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (Php174) | Php108 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (Php180) | Php138 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Php121) | Php63 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (Php91) | Php64 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (Php1,660) | Php255 | + 551% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 69% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 364 kr (Php1,955) | Php810 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 kr (Php1,322) | Php534 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 876 kr (Php4,699) | Php1,400 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 616 kr (Php3,305) | Php1,499 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Php698) | Php290 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Php227) | Php165 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58 kr (Php311) | Php87 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (Php25,473) | Php26,538 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (Php9) | Php7 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (Php2,358) | Php1,891 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Php339) | Php105 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Philippines
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