- Cost of Living
- India
- Sweden
- Pune
- Gothenburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Gothenburg (Sweden)
| Food | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 67% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨180 (22 kr) | 81 kr | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 (18.20 kr) | 66 kr | 72% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 (10.02 kr) | 44 kr | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (4.78 kr) | 9 kr | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (6.02 kr) | 26 kr | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (3.29 kr) | 24 kr | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 (15.45 kr) | 45 kr | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (15.03 kr) | 23 kr | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (3.86 kr) | 15.83 kr | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 (11.50 kr) | 15 kr | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (83 kr) | 102 kr | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (7.78 kr) | 22 kr | 65% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (2.97 kr) | 14.29 kr | 79% |
| Housing | 75% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 75% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,139 (2,087 kr) | 9,357 kr | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,667 (203 kr) | 1,300 kr | 84% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,064 (130 kr) | 274 kr | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 (5,864 kr) | 4,857 kr | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 (1,134 kr) | 1,200 kr | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 (25 kr) | 54 kr | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 (20 kr) | 200 kr | 90% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 37% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 (306 kr) | 1,000 kr | 69% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 (373 kr) | 336 kr | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 (382 kr) | 914 kr | 58% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 (280 kr) | 1,014 kr | 72% |
| Transportation | 67% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 67% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 (87,856 kr) | 197,250 kr | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (9.05 kr) | 14.28 kr | 37% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 (85 kr) | 482 kr | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨153 (18.68 kr) | 194 kr | 90% |
| Personal Care | 69% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 69% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 (13.40 kr) | 93 kr | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 (18.60 kr) | 39 kr | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 (16.01 kr) | 33 kr | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 (14.77 kr) | 35 kr | 58% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (16.37 kr) | 25 kr | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (8.93 kr) | 19.71 kr | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨169 (21 kr) | 254 kr | 92% |
| Entertainment | 67% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 67% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (99 kr) | 281 kr | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨411 (50 kr) | 231 kr | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 (71 kr) | 530 kr | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 (215 kr) | 814 kr | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 (35 kr) | 105 kr | 67% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 (13.88 kr) | 37 kr | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨149 (18.13 kr) | 46 kr | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 (1,021 kr) | 1,347 kr | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (0.17 kr) | 2.56 kr | 93% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 (164 kr) | 393 kr | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 (18.51 kr) | 53 kr | 65% |
| TOTAL | 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,672 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Pune (India) is 68% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,500 kr
in Gothenburg
you would need to make just about 3,970 kr
(₨32,604)
in Pune.