Cost of living
Sweden compared to Federal
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Federal are roughly 1% higher than in Sweden.
Cost of living
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,079 | 2,306 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,179 | 5,406 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,002 | 988 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,122 | 3,059 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,469.73 | 1,259.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,493.23 | 2,237.43 |
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| Food person | 691 | 484 |
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| Food family | 1,839 | 1,397 |
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| Transport person | 82.31 | 109.69 |
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| Transport family | 218.62 | 328.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.57 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.66 | 13.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.5 | 70.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.78 | 9.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.35 | 5.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.94 | 5.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,864.29 | 1,418.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,177.24 | 1,167.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,303.16 | 1,871.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,164.57 | 1,770.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.94 | 98.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.03 | 194.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.69 | 67.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.39 | 5.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,738 | 2,160 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,715 | 2,184 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.27 | 1.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.11% | 58.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.46 | 16.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.04 | 2.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.68 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.35 | 11.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.37 | 11.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.24 | 15.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | Sweden | Federal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.76 | 47.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.62 | 15.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 104.9 | 84.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.22 | 18.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.8 | 47.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.48 | 100.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,423.15 | 1,865.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,863 | 23,545 |
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