Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (134 kr) | 104 kr | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (72 kr) | 82 kr | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (39 kr) | 58 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (27 kr) | 33 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (37 kr) | 34 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (57 kr) | 45 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (31 kr) | 29 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 (28 kr) | 16 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (131 kr) | 108 kr | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in United States is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,264 (20,563 kr) | 17,471 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,615 (14,665 kr) | 11,940 kr | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,605 kr) | 1,258 kr | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,595 (14,482 kr) | 11,076 kr | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (10,462 kr) | 7,907 kr | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (979 kr) | 538 kr | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (434 kr) | 200 kr | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (2,666 kr) | 4,135 kr | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (1,056 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (96 kr) | 72 kr | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (199 kr) | 262 kr | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (437 kr) | 912 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (404 kr) | 371 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (782 kr) | 989 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (1,000 kr) | 1,412 kr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,085 (209,662 kr) | 219,764 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (720 kr) | 755 kr | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 56% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (65 kr) | 58 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (178 kr) | 87 kr | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (992 kr) | 249 kr | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (60 kr) | 43 kr | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (32 kr) | 33 kr | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (47 kr) | 34 kr | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (33 kr) | 23 kr | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (195 kr) | 303 kr | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (409 kr) | 364 kr | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (224 kr) | 246 kr | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (2,024 kr) | 876 kr | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (683 kr) | 616 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (109 kr) | 130 kr | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (44 kr) | 42 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.77 (52 kr) | 58 kr | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (3,586 kr) | 5,007 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (2.02 kr) | 1.59 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (463 kr) | 440 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (74 kr) | 63 kr | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 9% more expensive than in Sweden
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