- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Iran
- Lulea
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lulea, Sweden compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lulea (Sweden) is 198% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (﷼ 456,892) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (﷼ 364,668) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (﷼ 263,978) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 381% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (﷼ 55,299) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (﷼ 157,873) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (﷼ 127,910) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 kr (﷼ 394,114) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (﷼ 110,578) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (﷼ 58,954) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (﷼ 75,531) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (﷼ 552,889) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (﷼ 104,437) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 340% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (﷼ 82,549) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 769% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Lulea (Sweden) is 150% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 kr (﷼ 45,682,159) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,920 kr (﷼ 33,277,096) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (﷼ 6,732,108) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 573% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,125 kr (﷼ 29,452,971) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,833 kr (﷼ 23,241,784) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 433 kr (﷼ 2,083,746) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (﷼ 1,136,442) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (﷼ 24,043,241) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 kr (﷼ 5,449,785) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (﷼ 288,519) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (﷼ 1,442,594) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lulea (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,067 kr (﷼ 5,129,241) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 kr (﷼ 1,683,027) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 967 kr (﷼ 4,648,362) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 967 kr (﷼ 4,648,362) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 416% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lulea (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,500 kr (﷼ 771,788,051) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (﷼ 68,523) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 585% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 612 kr (﷼ 2,942,893) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Lulea (Sweden) is 148% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 kr (﷼ 288,519) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 477% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kr (﷼ 384,692) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (﷼ 961,730) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (﷼ 200,361) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (﷼ 148,266) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (﷼ 144,259) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (﷼ 121,819) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 712% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (﷼ 82,949) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 kr (﷼ 1,983,567) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1884% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Lulea (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333 kr (﷼ 1,602,881) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (﷼ 1,214,184) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 kr (﷼ 1,570,827) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (﷼ 3,366,054) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 418% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137 kr (﷼ 657,184) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 kr (﷼ 264,476) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (﷼ 336,605) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (﷼ 19,234,593) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (﷼ 7,213) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 kr (﷼ 1,440,190) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (﷼ 283,710) | ﷼ 120,000 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lulea (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 84,687,323
(17,611 kr)
in Lulea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 42,100,000
in Ahvaz.
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