Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 180% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (2,417 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (1,845 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (1,545 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 415% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (292 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (719 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (774 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (1,070 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (703 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (259 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (374 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 kr (3,340 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (485 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (320 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,274 kr (358,376 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,168 kr (262,036 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 720% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,452 kr (34,077 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 1604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,971 kr (233,936 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,599 kr (154,830 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (13,628 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 kr (4,421 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (87,775 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (29,462 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (1,415 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (6,062 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 1415% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 176% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 930 kr (21,818 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 535% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 417 kr (9,780 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,051 kr (24,671 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 740% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,418 kr (33,272 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 718% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 119% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,976 kr (5,161,233 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (354 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 692 kr (16,246 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 182 kr (4,262 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 127% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (1,289 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (2,313 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 478% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kr (7,205 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (1,103 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (684 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (697 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (417 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (469 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr (7,108 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 1322% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 149% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (9,232 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr (6,412 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 395% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (19,310 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 1509% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 kr (15,843 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 353% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr (2,844 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 374% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (1,017 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (1,554 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 936% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,840 kr (113,554 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 kr (26 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr (9,010 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 288% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (1,448 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 138% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
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