Cost of living in United States compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 34% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (219 kr) | 145 kr | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (126 kr) | 101 kr | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (59 kr) | 68 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (48 kr) | 41 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (49 kr) | 36 kr | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (77 kr) | 56 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (22 kr) | 19 kr | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (42 kr) | 20 kr | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (190 kr) | 116 kr | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (31 kr) | 25 kr | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (28 kr) | 17 kr | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in United States is 62% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (31,140 kr) | 21,059 kr | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (23,105 kr) | 14,231 kr | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (2,412 kr) | 750 kr | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (22,400 kr) | 14,444 kr | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (16,559 kr) | 10,113 kr | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (1,703 kr) | 341 kr | + 400% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (656 kr) | 284 kr | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (2,886 kr) | 3,898 kr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (1,590 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (157 kr) | 59 kr | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (351 kr) | 313 kr | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (617 kr) | 970 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (591 kr) | 442 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (1,115 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (1,518 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 16% | |
| 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 | $29,797 (325,146 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (867 kr) | 883 kr | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 24% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (98 kr) | 73 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (253 kr) | 196 kr | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (1,826 kr) | 309 kr | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (96 kr) | 131 kr | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (54 kr) | 90 kr | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (70 kr) | 85 kr | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (53 kr) | 57 kr | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (25 kr) | 29 kr | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (317 kr) | 396 kr | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 48% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| United States | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (651 kr) | 421 kr | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (318 kr) | 312 kr | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (2,528 kr) | 639 kr | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,098 kr) | 935 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (156 kr) | 220 kr | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (63 kr) | 48 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (77 kr) | 66 kr | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (5,316 kr) | 5,355 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (5.20 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (704 kr) | 470 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (112 kr) | 72 kr | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 29% more expensive than in Sweden
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