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Cost of Living & Prices:
Sweden vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Sweden than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.8 PLN (3.54 USD) in Sweden and 26.8 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Sweden.

12.80 PLN
26.80 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.84 PLN (3 USD) in Sweden and 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

10.84 PLN
9.12 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.52 PLN (19.22 USD) in Sweden and 72.13 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Sweden.

69.52 PLN
72.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.56 PLN (12.59 USD) in Sweden and 65.11 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in Sweden.

45.56 PLN
65.11 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 48.38 PLN (13.37 USD) in Sweden and 58.17 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Sweden.

48.38 PLN
58.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 28.85 PLN (7.98 USD) in Sweden and 68.73 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Sweden.

28.85 PLN
68.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.02 PLN (2.22 USD) in Sweden and 12.08 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Sweden.

8.02 PLN
12.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 16.98 PLN (4.69 USD) for 12 eggs in Sweden and 26.01 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Sweden.

16.98 PLN
26.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.32 PLN (2.3 USD) in Sweden and 13.78 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Sweden.

8.32 PLN
13.78 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.62 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden and 90.4 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

93.62 PLN
90.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.23 PLN (2.55 USD) in Sweden and 10.63 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Sweden.

9.23 PLN
10.63 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.11 PLN (3.35 USD) in Sweden and 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Sweden.

12.11 PLN
18.12 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 44.56 PLN (12.32 USD) in Sweden and 62.07 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Sweden.

44.56 PLN
62.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in Sweden and 5.75 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.

6.31 PLN
5.75 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.63 PLN (1.83 USD) in Sweden and 14.51 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Sweden.

6.63 PLN
14.51 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.34 PLN (3.41 USD) in Sweden and 20.69 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Sweden.

12.34 PLN
20.69 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.2 PLN (1.99 USD) in Sweden and 13.53 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Sweden.

7.20 PLN
13.53 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.34 PLN (3.96 USD) in Sweden and 29.92 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Sweden.

14.34 PLN
29.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 80.92 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden and 32.48 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the United States.

80.92 PLN
32.48 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 16.67 PLN (4.61 USD) in Sweden and 23.04 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Sweden.

16.67 PLN
23.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.72 PLN (1.58 USD) in Sweden and 9.01 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Sweden.

5.72 PLN
9.01 PLN

Restaurant

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Sweden vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Sweden than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.33 PLN (5.07 USD) in Sweden and 21.2 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Sweden.

18.33 PLN
21.20 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.66 PLN (3.22 USD) in Sweden and 11.94 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Sweden.

11.66 PLN
11.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.23 PLN (8.08 USD) in Sweden and 28.94 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1% lower in the United States.

29.23 PLN
28.94 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 30.18 PLN (8.34 USD) in Sweden and 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Sweden.

30.18 PLN
43.41 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 41.76 PLN (11.54 USD) in Sweden and 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Sweden.

41.76 PLN
43.41 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 379.65 PLN (104.95 USD) in Sweden and 506.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Sweden.

379.65 PLN
506.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 58.66 PLN (16.22 USD) in Sweden and 94.05 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Sweden.

58.66 PLN
94.05 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.32 PLN (2.58 USD) in Sweden and 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

9.32 PLN
9.22 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Sweden than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.39 PLN (1.77 USD) in Sweden and 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the United States.

6.39 PLN
3.56 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.97 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sweden and 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United States.

5.97 PLN
3.36 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.01 times more for transportation in Sweden than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 402.43 PLN (111.25 USD) in Sweden and 477.49 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Sweden.

402.43 PLN
477.49 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 16.32 PLN (4.51 USD) in Sweden and 10.49 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the United States.

16.32 PLN
10.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 223.99 PLN (61.92 USD) in Sweden and 151.93 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the United States.

223.99 PLN
151.93 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.64 PLN (1.84 USD) in Sweden and 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Sweden.

6.64 PLN
7.85 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 22.4 PLN (6.19 USD) in Sweden and 18.05 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in the United States.

22.40 PLN
18.05 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 65.49 PLN (18.1 USD) in Sweden and 72.35 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Sweden.

65.49 PLN
72.35 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 175.32 PLN (48.47 USD) in Sweden and 570.7 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Sweden.

175.32 PLN
570.70 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 135.83 PLN (37.55 USD) in Sweden and 235.13 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Sweden.

135.83 PLN
235.13 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.82 times less for renting an apartment in Sweden than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5635 PLN (1557.72 USD) in Sweden and 14678 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Sweden.

5 635 PLN
14 678 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3673 PLN (1015.42 USD) in Sweden and 9199 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Sweden.

3 673 PLN
9 199 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10026 PLN (2771.71 USD) in Sweden and 29739 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Sweden.

10 026 PLN
29 739 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6346 PLN (1754.21 USD) in Sweden and 18907 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Sweden.

6 346 PLN
18 907 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 times less for buying an apartment in Sweden than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 42550 PLN (11762.79 USD) in Sweden and 62779 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Sweden.

42 550 PLN
62 779 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 22769 PLN (6294.37 USD) in Sweden and 44045 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Sweden.

22 769 PLN
44 045 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Sweden is 1.48 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12585 PLN (3478.97 USD) in Sweden and 18612 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 32.4% lower in Sweden.

12 585 PLN
18 612 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

255 PLN
375 PLN

Two stars

297 PLN
529 PLN

Three stars

360 PLN
706 PLN

Four stars

394 PLN
913 PLN

Five stars

1 429 PLN
2 174 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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