Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in United States is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (124 kr) | 112 kr | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (68 kr) | 82 kr | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (35 kr) | 56 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (24 kr) | 35 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (34 kr) | 30 kr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (53 kr) | 56 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (27 kr) | 26 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (14 kr) | 11 kr | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (27 kr) | 16 kr | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (116 kr) | 113 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (16 kr) | 22 kr | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (17 kr) | 11 kr | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in United States is 23% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (18,272 kr) | 15,963 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (12,771 kr) | 12,508 kr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,475 kr) | 988 kr | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (12,611 kr) | 11,226 kr | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (9,200 kr) | 7,651 kr | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (914 kr) | 355 kr | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (413 kr) | 180 kr | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (2,238 kr) | 3,716 kr | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (1,053 kr) | 1,066 kr | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (87 kr) | 45 kr | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (178 kr) | 207 kr | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 30% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (388 kr) | 984 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (360 kr) | 391 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (722 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (898 kr) | 1,244 kr | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 22% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (194,336 kr) | 253,997 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (5.27 kr) | 14 kr | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (618 kr) | 700 kr | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 42% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (59 kr) | 48 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (136 kr) | 114 kr | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (924 kr) | 258 kr | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (54 kr) | 37 kr | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (29 kr) | 26 kr | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (41 kr) | 26 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (30 kr) | 22 kr | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (178 kr) | 304 kr | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (379 kr) | 359 kr | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (208 kr) | 267 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (1,699 kr) | 821 kr | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (657 kr) | 621 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (102 kr) | 130 kr | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (42 kr) | 40 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (48 kr) | 66 kr | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (3,470 kr) | 5,576 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (4.22 kr) | 2.73 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (410 kr) | 348 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (68 kr) | 65 kr | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is about the same as in Sweden
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