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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Sweden

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

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United States vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.23 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.97 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 12.39 PLN (3.29 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Sweden.

21.97 PLN
12.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.99 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 10.55 PLN (2.8 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

8.99 PLN
10.55 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.97 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 76.85 PLN (20.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Sweden.

78.97 PLN
76.85 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 43.02 PLN (11.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Sweden.

67.72 PLN
43.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.54 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 46.92 PLN (12.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Sweden.

65.54 PLN
46.92 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.2 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 27.37 PLN (7.28 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Sweden.

60.20 PLN
27.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.08 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 8.16 PLN (2.17 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Sweden.

12.08 PLN
8.16 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.83 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 15.81 PLN (4.2 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Sweden.

17.83 PLN
15.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.79 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 9.51 PLN (2.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Sweden.

14.79 PLN
9.51 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.02 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 97.37 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

94.02 PLN
97.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Sweden.

10.68 PLN
9.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.06 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 11.34 PLN (3.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Sweden.

16.06 PLN
11.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.87 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 41.37 PLN (11 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Sweden.

62.87 PLN
41.37 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.02 PLN (1.6 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United States.

4.70 PLN
6.02 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.67 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 5.5 PLN (1.46 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Sweden.

14.67 PLN
5.50 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.05 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 10.95 PLN (2.91 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Sweden.

20.05 PLN
10.95 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.03 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 5.8 PLN (1.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Sweden.

16.03 PLN
5.80 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.93 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 11.34 PLN (3.02 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Sweden.

30.93 PLN
11.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.78 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 84.16 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the United States.

33.78 PLN
84.16 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.51 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 16.35 PLN (4.35 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Sweden.

23.51 PLN
16.35 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.41 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 5.92 PLN (1.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Sweden.

9.41 PLN
5.92 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.27 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.64 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 16.17 PLN (4.3 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Sweden.

19.64 PLN
16.17 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 9.21 PLN (2.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Sweden.

10.53 PLN
9.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.1 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 27.77 PLN (7.38 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Sweden.

30.10 PLN
27.77 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.62 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 27.37 PLN (7.28 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Sweden.

37.62 PLN
27.37 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 35.2 PLN (9.36 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22% lower in Sweden.

45.15 PLN
35.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 376.22 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 312.85 PLN (83.16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Sweden.

376.22 PLN
312.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.06 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 50.84 PLN (13.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Sweden.

94.06 PLN
50.84 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.28 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 8.72 PLN (2.32 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5% lower in the United States.

8.28 PLN
8.72 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.82 times less for fuel in the United States than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
6.44 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 6.32 PLN (1.68 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
6.32 PLN

LPG 1L

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5.08 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 485.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 379.33 PLN (100.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Sweden.

485.33 PLN
379.33 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.35 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 15.25 PLN (4.05 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the United States.

10.35 PLN
15.25 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.87 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 199.44 PLN (53.01 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in the United States.

112.87 PLN
199.44 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 9.48 PLN (2.52 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the United States.

7.00 PLN
9.48 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.93 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 21.51 PLN (5.72 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

16.93 PLN
21.51 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 58.66 PLN (15.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Sweden.

67.72 PLN
58.66 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.68 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 178.72 PLN (47.5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Sweden.

369.68 PLN
178.72 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.96 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 134.82 PLN (35.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Sweden.

142.96 PLN
134.82 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.55 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Sweden.

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 14298 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 5792 PLN (1539.38 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Sweden.

14 298 PLN
5 792 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 8955 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 4203 PLN (1117.12 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Sweden.

8 955 PLN
4 203 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 26690 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 9243 PLN (2456.72 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Sweden.

26 690 PLN
9 243 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 15453 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 6386 PLN (1697.28 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Sweden.

15 453 PLN
6 386 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.25 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Sweden.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53717 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 43997 PLN (11694.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Sweden.

53 717 PLN
43 997 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 34895 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 26721 PLN (7102.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Sweden.

34 895 PLN
26 721 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.81 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22562 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 12484 PLN (3318.22 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 44.7% lower in Sweden.

22 562 PLN
12 484 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

390 PLN
265 PLN

Two stars

550 PLN
309 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
375 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
410 PLN

Five stars

2 261 PLN
1 487 PLN

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

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