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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

PLNUSDSEKEUR

United States vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.87 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 13.28 PLN (3.66 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Sweden.

26.87 PLN
13.28 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 11.24 PLN (3.1 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

9.14 PLN
11.24 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.32 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 72.14 PLN (19.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Sweden.

72.32 PLN
72.14 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.28 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 47.27 PLN (13.03 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Sweden.

65.28 PLN
47.27 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.32 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 50.2 PLN (13.84 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Sweden.

58.32 PLN
50.20 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.91 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 29.94 PLN (8.26 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Sweden.

68.91 PLN
29.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.32 PLN (2.29 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Sweden.

12.11 PLN
8.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.08 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.62 PLN (4.86 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Sweden.

26.08 PLN
17.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 8.64 PLN (2.38 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Sweden.

13.82 PLN
8.64 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.63 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 93.86 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

90.63 PLN
93.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.66 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.58 PLN (2.64 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Sweden.

10.66 PLN
9.58 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.17 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.57 PLN (3.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Sweden.

18.17 PLN
12.57 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.23 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 46.24 PLN (12.75 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Sweden.

62.23 PLN
46.24 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.81 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

5.77 PLN
6.55 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.88 PLN (1.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Sweden.

14.54 PLN
6.88 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.8 PLN (3.53 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Sweden.

20.74 PLN
12.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.47 PLN (2.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Sweden.

13.56 PLN
7.47 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.99 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 14.88 PLN (4.1 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Sweden.

29.99 PLN
14.88 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.57 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 81.13 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the United States.

32.57 PLN
81.13 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.1 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 17.29 PLN (4.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Sweden.

23.10 PLN
17.29 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.94 PLN (1.64 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Sweden.

9.03 PLN
5.94 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDSEKEUR

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 21.25 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 19.02 PLN (5.25 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Sweden.

21.25 PLN
19.02 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 12.1 PLN (3.34 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

11.97 PLN
12.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.01 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 30.33 PLN (8.36 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

29.01 PLN
30.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 31.32 PLN (8.64 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28% lower in Sweden.

43.52 PLN
31.32 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 43.33 PLN (11.95 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Sweden.

43.52 PLN
43.33 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.74 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 393.94 PLN (108.62 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Sweden.

507.74 PLN
393.94 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.3 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 60.86 PLN (16.78 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Sweden.

94.30 PLN
60.86 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 9.67 PLN (2.67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

9.25 PLN
9.67 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDSEKEUR

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.4 PLN (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
6.40 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.98 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
5.98 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDSEKEUR

United States vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.04 times less for transportation in the United States than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 478.73 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 417.57 PLN (115.14 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Sweden.

478.73 PLN
417.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 16.94 PLN (4.67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United States.

10.52 PLN
16.94 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.32 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 232.42 PLN (64.09 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

152.32 PLN
232.42 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.89 PLN (1.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Sweden.

7.87 PLN
6.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 23.24 PLN (6.41 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the United States.

18.10 PLN
23.24 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDSEKEUR

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 72.53 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 67.95 PLN (18.74 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Sweden.

72.53 PLN
67.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.19 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 181.92 PLN (50.16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Sweden.

572.19 PLN
181.92 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.74 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 140.94 PLN (38.86 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Sweden.

235.74 PLN
140.94 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDSEKEUR

United States vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.73 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 14716 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 5847 PLN (1612.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Sweden.

14 716 PLN
5 847 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 9223 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3811 PLN (1050.9 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Sweden.

9 223 PLN
3 811 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 29817 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10404 PLN (2868.56 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Sweden.

29 817 PLN
10 404 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 18956 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6584 PLN (1815.51 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Sweden.

18 956 PLN
6 584 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDSEKEUR

United States vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 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 62943 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 44151 PLN (12173.84 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Sweden.

62 943 PLN
44 151 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 44160 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 23626 PLN (6514.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Sweden.

44 160 PLN
23 626 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDSEKEUR

United States vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.43 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18661 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 13058 PLN (3600.55 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 30% lower in Sweden.

18 661 PLN
13 058 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDSEKEUR

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

One star

376 PLN
256 PLN

Two stars

530 PLN
297 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
361 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
395 PLN

Five stars

2 180 PLN
1 433 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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