- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Yemen
- Borås
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Borås, Sweden compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Borås (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (2,675 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (1,933 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 kr (1,071 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (342 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (811 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (626 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (1,271 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (598 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (326 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (506 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 kr (2,568 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 27 kr (775 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (372 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Borås (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,396 kr (265,284 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,026 kr (254,852 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,150 kr (32,469 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,973 kr (225,121 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,750 kr (162,347 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (14,117 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 362 kr (10,214 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (141,171 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 kr (25,411 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 kr (14,117 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 2205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (6,353 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1594% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Borås (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 849 kr (23,983 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 243 kr (6,869 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 674 kr (19,021 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 964 kr (27,210 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Borås (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,232 kr (4,834,610 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (407 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 483 kr (13,630 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Borås (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99 kr (2,795 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kr (2,259 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (5,647 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 kr (777 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kr (706 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (941 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (489 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (518 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (8,470 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 875% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Borås (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 kr (8,282 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 kr (6,050 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 240 kr (6,776 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (22,213 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 kr (2,603 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 768% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 kr (745 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (1,602 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr (10,831 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (1,962 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Borås (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 401,046 ﷼
(14,204 kr)
in Borås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
252,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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