Cost of living
Laconia (United States) compared to Sweden
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Overview comparison
Laconia (United States)Sweden
Consumer prices in Laconia (United States) are roughly 8% higher than in Sweden.
Cost of living
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,537 | 2,079 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,044 | 5,179 |
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| Without rent one person | 945 | 1,002 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,438 | 3,122 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,816.38 | 1,469.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,252.28 | 2,493.23 |
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| Food person | 729 | 691 |
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| Food family | 1,508 | 1,839 |
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| Transport person | 118.21 | 82.31 |
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| Transport family | 284.3 | 218.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.35 years | 71.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.64 | 15.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.36 | 64.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.97 | 11.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.79 | 5.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.8 | 4.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 2.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,679.55 | 1,864.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,416.69 | 1,177.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,508.09 | 3,303.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,260.22 | 2,164.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.48 | 98.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 205.46 | 158.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.3 | 66.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.3 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,282 | 3,738 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,981 | 3,715 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 | 2.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.4% | 64.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.73 | 14.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.83 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.17 | 3.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.04 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.26 | 12.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.87 | 12.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.91 | 17.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Laconia (United States) | Sweden |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.44 | 60.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.25 | 12.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.84 | 104.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.95 | 22.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.81 | 49.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.23 | 75.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,519.4 | 1,423.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,604 | 16,863 |
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