Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (56 lei) | 47 lei | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (40 lei) | 25 lei | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (28 lei) | 16 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (17 lei) | 8 lei | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (13 lei) | 4.81 lei | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (6 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (9 lei) | 3.84 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (50 lei) | 33 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (11 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 136% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,958 kr (8,726 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (6,715 lei) | 2,340 lei | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (440 lei) | 473 lei | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (5,756 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,150 kr (4,438 lei) | 1,491 lei | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 444 kr (194 lei) | 322 lei | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 340 kr (148 lei) | 38 lei | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (1,312 lei) | 1,476 lei | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (1,074 lei) | 432 lei | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 kr (56 lei) | 44 lei | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (72 lei) | 53 lei | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 kr (393 lei) | 317 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (181 lei) | 181 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (433 lei) | 333 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (575 lei) | 417 lei | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 124% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (119,331 lei) | 99,948 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (390 lei) | 83 lei | + 372% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (30 lei) | 28 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (87 lei) | 212 lei | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (15 lei) | 23 lei | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (11 lei) | 14 lei | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (92 lei) | 49 lei | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Sweden | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519 kr (227 lei) | 126 lei | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (131 lei) | 65 lei | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (354 lei) | 136 lei | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 kr (366 lei) | 193 lei | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (73 lei) | 27 lei | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (32 lei) | 10 lei | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (4,149 lei) | 3,334 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (0.64 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 426 kr (186 lei) | 191 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (30 lei) | 23 lei | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Romania
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