Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (€13) | €11 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99 kr (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (€6.00) | €3.40 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (€1.44) | €0.96 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (€3.60) | €3.23 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (€3.20) | €2.15 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€4.95) | €5.12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (€2.78) | €2.07 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (€1.67) | €1.42 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.81) | €1.16 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (€10) | €5.33 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (€2.23) | €2.22 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (€1.52) | €0.94 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,971 kr (€1,938) | €1,372 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,563 kr (€1,285) | €1,009 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,291 kr (€202) | €131 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,782 kr (€1,304) | €1,018 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,628 kr (€849) | €693 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,034 kr (€179) | €88 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (€25) | €22 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (€344) | €356 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (€104) | €145 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 kr (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 kr (€27) | €9 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (€86) | €94 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (€39) | €34 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (€101) | €93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (€116) | €91 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (€29,701) | €27,097 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (€1.62) | €1.77 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 kr (€78) | €36 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (€6) | €5.18 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (€17) | €7 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (€27) | €69 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (€12) | €3.28 | + 252% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (€8) | €4.18 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (€7) | €4.65 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (€5.04) | €2.24 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (€2.54) | €2.47 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (€35) | €15 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (€28) | €14 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (€56) | €69 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (€83) | €49 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (€19) | €8 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (€4.22) | €3.06 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (€5.79) | €1.89 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (€472) | €544 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (€0.18) | €0.21 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (€41) | €36 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 kr (€6) | €5.21 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 38% more expensive than in Portugal
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