Cost of living in Sweden compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 kr (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (€6) | €3.59 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.31) | €0.96 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (€3.64) | €2.98 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.16) | €2.02 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€4.75) | €4.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.55) | €1.92 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.20) | €1.56 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (€1.52) | €1.01 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119 kr (€10) | €5.39 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (€1.99) | €2.06 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.70) | €0.91 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,181 kr (€1,535) | €1,345 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,540 kr (€1,059) | €908 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (€182) | €151 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,809 kr (€1,081) | €913 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,153 kr (€773) | €662 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (€119) | €131 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 295 kr (€25) | €31 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (€400) | €359 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (€121) | €136 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (€22) | €10 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,034 kr (€87) | €82 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (€36) | €34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (€90) | €74 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,444 kr (€122) | €88 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,692 kr (€24,792) | €27,399 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.76) | €1.78 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 833 kr (€70) | €37 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€5.94) | €4.63 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (€18) | €8 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (€21) | €70 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.14) | €4.54 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (€2.91) | €3.80 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.14) | €5.06 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (€2.69) | €2.37 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.63) | €2.09 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (€24) | €16 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Sweden | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (€39) | €30 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 311 kr (€26) | €15 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (€96) | €50 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 kr (€77) | €45 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (€12) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (€3.83) | €3.25 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €1.83 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (€638) | €526 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 412 kr (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (€5.68) | €5.19 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,167 prices entered by 461 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Portugal
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