- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- India
- Gothenburg
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 200% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 200% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr (₨629) | ₨135 | + 365% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (₨566) | ₨150 | + 277% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr (₨335) | ₨100 | + 235% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨90) | ₨46 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 24 kr (₨189) | ₨55 | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (₨189) | ₨27 | + 589% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr (₨284) | ₨327 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (₨178) | ₨103 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (₨131) | ₨12 | + 949% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr (₨105) | ₨87 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr (₨550) | ₨820 | - 33% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (₨153) | ₨73 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (₨143) | ₨23 | + 534% | |
Housing | + 315% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 315% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr (₨99,058) | ₨11,494 | + 762% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr (₨62,108) | ₨12,849 | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr (₨5,752) | ₨1,099 | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr (₨64,859) | ₨10,000 | + 549% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr (₨40,656) | ₨5,000 | + 713% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr (₨2,876) | ₨1,605 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr (₨1,766) | ₨525 | + 237% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,666 kr (₨28,818) | ₨52,348 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,033 kr (₨8,122) | ₨7,470 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (₨488) | ₨220 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (₨2,069) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (₨7,252) | ₨1,846 | + 293% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (₨2,883) | ₨2,741 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 880 kr (₨6,921) | ₨3,488 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr (₨7,272) | ₨2,747 | + 165% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr (₨1,351,434) | ₨2,100,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨112) | ₨28 | + 302% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr (₨4,285) | ₨900 | + 376% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr (₨1,403) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (₨434) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 kr (₨774) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 187 kr (₨1,472) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (₨356) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (₨268) | ₨50 | + 436% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (₨250) | ₨160 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (₨140) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (₨136) | ₨48 | + 184% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr (₨2,232) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 341 kr (₨2,682) | ₨500 | + 436% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (₨1,887) | ₨250 | + 655% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 783 kr (₨6,155) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr (₨3,538) | ₨1,000 | + 254% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (₨975) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr (₨236) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr (₨393) | ₨100 | + 293% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,064 kr (₨39,809) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr (₨7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr (₨2,343) | ₨1,000 | + 134% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (₨393) | ₨200 | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,336
(10,091 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨34,000
in Alwar.
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