Cost of living in Sweden compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 92% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (54 lei) | 34 lei | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (40 lei) | 20 lei | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (27 lei) | 12 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (7 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (17 lei) | 11 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (15 lei) | 6 lei | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (28 lei) | 14 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (13 lei) | 4.27 lei | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (5.32 lei) | 2.63 lei | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (8 lei) | 3.46 lei | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (55 lei) | 27 lei | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.99 lei | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (6 lei) | 2.51 lei | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 140% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (7,704 lei) | 3,190 lei | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (6,031 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (480 lei) | 443 lei | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (5,143 lei) | 1,911 lei | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (3,656 lei) | 1,184 lei | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (172 lei) | 299 lei | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (97 lei) | 34 lei | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (1,807 lei) | 1,295 lei | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (514 lei) | 378 lei | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (22 lei) | 36 lei | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (113 lei) | 20 lei | + 465% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 29% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (473 lei) | 294 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (188 lei) | 180 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (520 lei) | 341 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (605 lei) | 364 lei | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 139% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 251,245 kr (122,176 lei) | 90,229 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (7 lei) | 4.89 lei | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (361 lei) | 71 lei | + 407% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (26 lei) | 32 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (55 lei) | 37 lei | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (137 lei) | 135 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (18 lei) | 21 lei | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (13 lei) | 16 lei | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (11 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (151 lei) | 36 lei | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (194 lei) | 96 lei | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (124 lei) | 51 lei | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (371 lei) | 158 lei | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (309 lei) | 197 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (62 lei) | 25 lei | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (32 lei) | 9 lei | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (2,711 lei) | 2,659 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (1.35 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (160 lei) | 177 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Romania
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