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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 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in Sweden than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.07 PLN (3.59 USD) in Sweden and 26.99 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Sweden.

13.07 PLN
26.99 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.06 PLN (3.04 USD) in Sweden and 9.18 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

11.06 PLN
9.18 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 70.99 PLN (19.49 USD) in Sweden and 72.63 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Sweden.

70.99 PLN
72.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 46.52 PLN (12.77 USD) in Sweden and 65.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29% lower in Sweden.

46.52 PLN
65.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 49.4 PLN (13.56 USD) in Sweden and 58.57 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Sweden.

49.40 PLN
58.57 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 29.46 PLN (8.09 USD) in Sweden and 69.2 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Sweden.

29.46 PLN
69.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.19 PLN (2.25 USD) in Sweden and 12.17 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Sweden.

8.19 PLN
12.17 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.34 PLN (4.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Sweden and 26.19 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Sweden.

17.34 PLN
26.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.5 PLN (2.33 USD) in Sweden and 13.88 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Sweden.

8.50 PLN
13.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.26 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden and 91.02 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

94.26 PLN
91.02 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.43 PLN (2.59 USD) in Sweden and 10.71 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in Sweden.

9.43 PLN
10.71 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.37 PLN (3.4 USD) in Sweden and 18.25 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Sweden.

12.37 PLN
18.25 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 45.5 PLN (12.49 USD) in Sweden and 62.5 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Sweden.

45.50 PLN
62.50 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.44 PLN (1.77 USD) in Sweden and 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in the United States.

6.44 PLN
5.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.77 PLN (1.86 USD) in Sweden and 14.61 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Sweden.

6.77 PLN
14.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.6 PLN (3.46 USD) in Sweden and 20.83 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Sweden.

12.60 PLN
20.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.35 PLN (2.02 USD) in Sweden and 13.62 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Sweden.

7.35 PLN
13.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.64 PLN (4.02 USD) in Sweden and 30.12 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Sweden.

14.64 PLN
30.12 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 81.48 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden and 32.71 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the United States.

81.48 PLN
32.71 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 17.02 PLN (4.67 USD) in Sweden and 23.2 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Sweden.

17.02 PLN
23.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.84 PLN (1.6 USD) in Sweden and 9.07 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Sweden.

5.84 PLN
9.07 PLN

Restaurant

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Sweden vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.29 times less for meals in restaurants in Sweden than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.72 PLN (5.14 USD) in Sweden and 21.34 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Sweden.

18.72 PLN
21.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in Sweden and 12.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Sweden.

11.91 PLN
12.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.85 PLN (8.2 USD) in Sweden and 29.14 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

29.85 PLN
29.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 30.82 PLN (8.46 USD) in Sweden and 43.71 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Sweden.

30.82 PLN
43.71 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.64 PLN (11.71 USD) in Sweden and 43.71 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Sweden.

42.64 PLN
43.71 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 387.65 PLN (106.43 USD) in Sweden and 509.91 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Sweden.

387.65 PLN
509.91 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 59.89 PLN (16.44 USD) in Sweden and 94.7 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Sweden.

59.89 PLN
94.70 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.52 PLN (2.61 USD) in Sweden and 9.29 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

9.52 PLN
9.29 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times more for fuel in Sweden than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.43 PLN (1.77 USD) in Sweden and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the United States.

6.43 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.01 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sweden and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the United States.

6.01 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times more for transportation in Sweden than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 410.91 PLN (112.82 USD) in Sweden and 480.77 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Sweden.

410.91 PLN
480.77 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 16.67 PLN (4.58 USD) in Sweden and 10.56 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

16.67 PLN
10.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 228.71 PLN (62.8 USD) in Sweden and 152.97 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

228.71 PLN
152.97 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Sweden and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Sweden.

6.78 PLN
7.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 22.87 PLN (6.28 USD) in Sweden and 18.17 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

22.87 PLN
18.17 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 66.87 PLN (18.36 USD) in Sweden and 72.84 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Sweden.

66.87 PLN
72.84 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 179.02 PLN (49.15 USD) in Sweden and 574.63 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Sweden.

179.02 PLN
574.63 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 138.69 PLN (38.08 USD) in Sweden and 236.74 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Sweden.

138.69 PLN
236.74 PLN

Flats for rent

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Sweden vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.78 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 5754 PLN (1579.68 USD) in Sweden and 14779 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Sweden.

5 754 PLN
14 779 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 3751 PLN (1029.73 USD) in Sweden and 9263 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Sweden.

3 751 PLN
9 263 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 10238 PLN (2810.78 USD) in Sweden and 29944 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Sweden.

10 238 PLN
29 944 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 6479 PLN (1778.94 USD) in Sweden and 19037 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Sweden.

6 479 PLN
19 037 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.61 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 43447 PLN (11928.63 USD) in Sweden and 63212 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Sweden.

43 447 PLN
63 212 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 23249 PLN (6383.11 USD) in Sweden and 44348 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Sweden.

23 249 PLN
44 348 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDSEKEUR

Sweden vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Sweden is 1.46 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12850 PLN (3528.02 USD) in Sweden and 18740 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 31.4% lower in Sweden.

12 850 PLN
18 740 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDSEKEUR

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

One star

257 PLN
378 PLN

Two stars

299 PLN
533 PLN

Three stars

363 PLN
711 PLN

Four stars

397 PLN
919 PLN

Five stars

1 439 PLN
2 189 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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