Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 37% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (199 kr) | 123 kr | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (106 kr) | 88 kr | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.30 (60 kr) | 60 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (12 kr) | 13 kr | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 (42 kr) | 38 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (51 kr) | 33 kr | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (78 kr) | 54 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.81 (43 kr) | 27 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (38 kr) | 16 kr | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (179 kr) | 114 kr | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.43 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in United States is 86% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,442 (27,573 kr) | 17,072 kr | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,846 (20,851 kr) | 13,404 kr | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (2,274 kr) | 1,030 kr | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (20,060 kr) | 10,278 kr | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,301 (14,690 kr) | 7,270 kr | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (1,512 kr) | 562 kr | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (619 kr) | 263 kr | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (3,414 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (1,473 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (145 kr) | 133 kr | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (324 kr) | 164 kr | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (585 kr) | 892 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (554 kr) | 411 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (1,102 kr) | 887 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (1,333 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,992 (304,822 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (845 kr) | 795 kr | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 108% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (85 kr) | 70 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (209 kr) | 100 kr | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (1,432 kr) | 249 kr | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (86 kr) | 33 kr | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.52 (51 kr) | 35 kr | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (61 kr) | 33 kr | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (48 kr) | 25 kr | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (290 kr) | 281 kr | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 22% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (586 kr) | 478 kr | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (305 kr) | 284 kr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (2,188 kr) | 810 kr | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (1,013 kr) | 902 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (151 kr) | 138 kr | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (62 kr) | 41 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (72 kr) | 74 kr | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $492 (5,560 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (2.14 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (622 kr) | 333 kr | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (108 kr) | 65 kr | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 40% more expensive than in Sweden
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