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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

EURUSDSEK

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 3.06 EUR (3.53 USD) in Sweden and 6.43 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Sweden.

3.06 EUR
6.43 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.59 EUR (2.99 USD) in Sweden and 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United States.

2.59 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.63 EUR (19.16 USD) in Sweden and 17.31 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Sweden.

16.63 EUR
17.31 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.9 EUR (12.56 USD) in Sweden and 15.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Sweden.

10.90 EUR
15.63 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.57 EUR (13.33 USD) in Sweden and 13.96 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Sweden.

11.57 EUR
13.96 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.9 EUR (7.95 USD) in Sweden and 16.49 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Sweden.

6.90 EUR
16.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.92 EUR (2.21 USD) in Sweden and 2.9 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Sweden.

1.92 EUR
2.90 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.06 EUR (4.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Sweden and 6.24 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Sweden.

4.06 EUR
6.24 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.99 EUR (2.29 USD) in Sweden and 3.31 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Sweden.

1.99 EUR
3.31 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.47 EUR (25.88 USD) in Sweden and 21.69 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

22.47 EUR
21.69 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.21 EUR (2.54 USD) in Sweden and 2.55 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Sweden.

2.21 EUR
2.55 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.9 EUR (3.34 USD) in Sweden and 4.35 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Sweden.

2.90 EUR
4.35 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.66 EUR (12.28 USD) in Sweden and 14.9 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Sweden.

10.66 EUR
14.90 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.74 USD) in Sweden and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.59 EUR (1.83 USD) in Sweden and 3.48 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Sweden.

1.59 EUR
3.48 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.95 EUR (3.4 USD) in Sweden and 4.97 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Sweden.

2.95 EUR
4.97 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Sweden and 3.25 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Sweden.

1.72 EUR
3.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.43 EUR (3.95 USD) in Sweden and 7.18 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Sweden.

3.43 EUR
7.18 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.42 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden and 7.8 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in the United States.

19.42 EUR
7.80 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.99 EUR (4.59 USD) in Sweden and 5.53 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Sweden.

3.99 EUR
5.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.58 USD) in Sweden and 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Sweden.

1.37 EUR
2.16 EUR

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 4.39 EUR (5.05 USD) in Sweden and 5.09 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Sweden.

4.39 EUR
5.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.79 EUR (3.21 USD) in Sweden and 2.86 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Sweden.

2.79 EUR
2.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.99 EUR (8.06 USD) in Sweden and 6.94 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United States.

6.99 EUR
6.94 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.22 EUR (8.32 USD) in Sweden and 10.42 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Sweden.

7.22 EUR
10.42 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.99 EUR (11.51 USD) in Sweden and 10.42 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Sweden.

9.99 EUR
10.42 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.83 EUR (104.63 USD) in Sweden and 121.53 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Sweden.

90.83 EUR
121.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.03 EUR (16.17 USD) in Sweden and 22.57 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Sweden.

14.03 EUR
22.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.57 USD) in Sweden and 2.21 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

2.23 EUR
2.21 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDSEK

Sweden vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times more for fuel in Sweden than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.53 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sweden and 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the United States.

1.53 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.43 EUR (1.65 USD) in Sweden and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in the United States.

1.43 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDSEK

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 96.28 EUR (110.91 USD) in Sweden and 114.59 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in Sweden.

96.28 EUR
114.59 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.91 EUR (4.5 USD) in Sweden and 2.52 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in the United States.

3.91 EUR
2.52 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 53.59 EUR (61.73 USD) in Sweden and 36.46 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

53.59 EUR
36.46 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.59 EUR (1.83 USD) in Sweden and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Sweden.

1.59 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.36 EUR (6.17 USD) in Sweden and 4.33 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United States.

5.36 EUR
4.33 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDSEK

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 15.67 EUR (18.05 USD) in Sweden and 17.36 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Sweden.

15.67 EUR
17.36 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.95 EUR (48.32 USD) in Sweden and 136.96 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Sweden.

41.95 EUR
136.96 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.5 EUR (37.44 USD) in Sweden and 56.43 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Sweden.

32.50 EUR
56.43 EUR

Flats for rent

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Sweden vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.83 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 1348 EUR (1552.97 USD) in Sweden and 3522 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Sweden.

1 348 EUR
3 522 EUR

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 878.78 EUR (1012.32 USD) in Sweden and 2208 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Sweden.

878.78 EUR
2 208 EUR

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 2399 EUR (2763.26 USD) in Sweden and 7137 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Sweden.

2 399 EUR
7 137 EUR

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 1518 EUR (1748.86 USD) in Sweden and 4537 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Sweden.

1 518 EUR
4 537 EUR

Flats for sale

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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 10180 EUR (11726.92 USD) in Sweden and 15066 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Sweden.

10 180 EUR
15 066 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5447 EUR (6275.18 USD) in Sweden and 10570 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Sweden.

5 447 EUR
10 570 EUR

Salary

EURUSDSEK

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 3011 EUR (3468.37 USD) in Sweden and 4467 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 32.6% lower in Sweden.

3 011 EUR
4 467 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDSEK

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

One star

61.2 EUR
90.1 EUR

Two stars

71.2 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

86.4 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

94.6 EUR
219 EUR

Five stars

343 EUR
522 EUR

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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