Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,200.00
$85.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Karlskrona |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average cost using public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average cost eating mostly at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$120.00
$12.00
|
Daily average cost for museums, events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily average cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for expat visa/legal fees |
| Total |
$1,385.00
$2,930.00
$175.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$750.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Typical price for a casual dining meal.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.00
Standard fast food meal combo.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg, seasonal variations apply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.80
Price per loaf of standard white bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Price per liter of regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Price per kg for common white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$9.00
Price per kg for fresh chicken breast fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Price per kg for standard beef cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Price per bottle of mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Base fare for taxi trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.50
Cost per kilometer traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$55.00
Valid for buses and local transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter of gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Basic monthly plan with data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Monthly cost for home broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Monthly fee for standard gym access.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rental price on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$13.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Price for a mid-range brand pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.00
Price for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Price for a mid-range pair.
per pair