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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

PLNEURUSDSEK

United States vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.16 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 25.93 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 13.4 PLN (3.83 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Sweden.

25.93 PLN
13.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.82 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 11.34 PLN (3.24 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

8.82 PLN
11.34 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.78 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 72.77 PLN (20.8 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United States.

69.78 PLN
72.77 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 62.99 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 47.69 PLN (13.63 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Sweden.

62.99 PLN
47.69 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 56.27 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 50.64 PLN (14.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 10% lower in Sweden.

56.27 PLN
50.64 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.49 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 30.2 PLN (8.63 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Sweden.

66.49 PLN
30.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.69 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 8.39 PLN (2.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Sweden.

11.69 PLN
8.39 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.16 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.78 PLN (5.08 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Sweden.

25.16 PLN
17.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.33 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 8.71 PLN (2.49 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Sweden.

13.33 PLN
8.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 87.45 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 90.56 PLN (25.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

87.45 PLN
90.56 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.29 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.76 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Sweden.

10.29 PLN
9.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.53 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.68 PLN (3.62 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Sweden.

17.53 PLN
12.68 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 60.05 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 46.65 PLN (13.33 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Sweden.

60.05 PLN
46.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.56 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.6 PLN (1.89 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

5.56 PLN
6.60 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.03 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.94 PLN (1.98 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Sweden.

14.03 PLN
6.94 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.02 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.92 PLN (3.69 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Sweden.

20.02 PLN
12.92 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.09 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.54 PLN (2.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Sweden.

13.09 PLN
7.54 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 28.94 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 15.01 PLN (4.29 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Sweden.

28.94 PLN
15.01 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 31.42 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 78.28 PLN (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the United States.

31.42 PLN
78.28 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.29 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 17.45 PLN (4.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Sweden.

22.29 PLN
17.45 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.71 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.99 PLN (1.71 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Sweden.

8.71 PLN
5.99 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.51 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 19.19 PLN (5.48 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Sweden.

20.51 PLN
19.19 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.55 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 12.21 PLN (3.49 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United States.

11.55 PLN
12.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 27.99 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 30.6 PLN (8.74 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

27.99 PLN
30.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 41.99 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 31.59 PLN (9.03 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Sweden.

41.99 PLN
31.59 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 41.99 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 43.71 PLN (12.49 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

41.99 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 489.91 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 397.41 PLN (113.57 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Sweden.

489.91 PLN
397.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.98 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 61.4 PLN (17.55 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Sweden.

90.98 PLN
61.40 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.92 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 9.76 PLN (2.79 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

8.92 PLN
9.76 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURUSDSEK

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 3.45 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.18 PLN (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
6.18 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.25 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.77 PLN (1.65 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United States.

3.25 PLN
5.77 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.09 times less for transportation in the United States than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 461.92 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 421.25 PLN (120.38 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Sweden.

461.92 PLN
421.25 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.15 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 17.09 PLN (4.88 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in the United States.

10.15 PLN
17.09 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 146.97 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 234.47 PLN (67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in the United States.

146.97 PLN
234.47 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.59 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.95 PLN (1.99 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Sweden.

7.59 PLN
6.95 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.46 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 23.45 PLN (6.7 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

17.46 PLN
23.45 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURUSDSEK

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 69.99 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 68.55 PLN (19.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Sweden.

69.99 PLN
68.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 552.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 183.53 PLN (52.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Sweden.

552.09 PLN
183.53 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 227.46 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 142.18 PLN (40.63 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Sweden.

227.46 PLN
142.18 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.61 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 14199 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 5898 PLN (1685.56 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Sweden.

14 199 PLN
5 898 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 8899 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3845 PLN (1098.75 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Sweden.

8 899 PLN
3 845 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 28770 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10495 PLN (2999.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Sweden.

28 770 PLN
10 495 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 18290 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6642 PLN (1898.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Sweden.

18 290 PLN
6 642 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.51 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 60732 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 44540 PLN (12728.15 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Sweden.

60 732 PLN
44 540 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 42609 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 23834 PLN (6810.94 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Sweden.

42 609 PLN
23 834 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.37 times higher than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18005 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 13173 PLN (3764.49 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 26.8% lower in Sweden.

18 005 PLN
13 173 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURUSDSEK

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

One star

363 PLN
247 PLN

Two stars

512 PLN
287 PLN

Three stars

683 PLN
348 PLN

Four stars

883 PLN
381 PLN

Five stars

2 103 PLN
1 383 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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