Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (172 kr) | 113 kr | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (90 kr) | 86 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (51 kr) | 52 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (33 kr) | 35 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (44 kr) | 34 kr | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (68 kr) | 50 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (39 kr) | 27 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (33 kr) | 16 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (155 kr) | 99 kr | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in United States is 71% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,516 (24,873 kr) | 16,545 kr | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,959 (19,365 kr) | 12,031 kr | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (1,991 kr) | 846 kr | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,781 (17,607 kr) | 9,466 kr | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,347 (13,317 kr) | 6,682 kr | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (1,368 kr) | 562 kr | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (555 kr) | 287 kr | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (2,969 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (1,327 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (120 kr) | 150 kr | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (264 kr) | 164 kr | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (506 kr) | 863 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (456 kr) | 309 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (916 kr) | 887 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (1,200 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,483 (251,943 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (757 kr) | 754 kr | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 84% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (74 kr) | 70 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (188 kr) | 100 kr | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (1,232 kr) | 249 kr | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (74 kr) | 33 kr | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.15 (41 kr) | 35 kr | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (54 kr) | 33 kr | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (41 kr) | 22 kr | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (252 kr) | 281 kr | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (484 kr) | 449 kr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (263 kr) | 287 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $189 (1,865 kr) | 810 kr | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (828 kr) | 866 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (127 kr) | 127 kr | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (51 kr) | 41 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (62 kr) | 71 kr | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $490 (4,841 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.66 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (527 kr) | 333 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (90 kr) | 66 kr | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Sweden
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