Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden vs Kerman, Iran

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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 131% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (﷼ 505,286) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 358% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (﷼ 385,726) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (﷼ 322,893) | ﷼ 184,615 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (﷼ 61,048) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 205% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (﷼ 150,294) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (﷼ 161,855) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 385% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (﷼ 223,550) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (﷼ 146,934) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (﷼ 54,190) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (﷼ 78,070) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 kr (﷼ 698,040) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (﷼ 101,314) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (﷼ 66,892) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 234% | |
Housing | + 258% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 258% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,274 kr (﷼ 74,906,199) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 836% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,168 kr (﷼ 54,769,607) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 1189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,452 kr (﷼ 7,122,521) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,971 kr (﷼ 48,896,202) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 878% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,599 kr (﷼ 32,361,893) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 825% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (﷼ 2,848,434) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 kr (﷼ 924,054) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (﷼ 18,346,264) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (﷼ 6,158,038) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (﷼ 295,676) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 491% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (﷼ 1,266,961) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1167% | |
Clothes | + 291% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 291% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 930 kr (﷼ 4,560,341) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 356% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 417 kr (﷼ 2,044,094) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 309% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,051 kr (﷼ 5,156,529) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 416% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,418 kr (﷼ 6,954,458) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 132% | |
Transportation | + 242% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 242% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,976 kr (﷼ 1,078,777,166) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (﷼ 74,063) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 438% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 692 kr (﷼ 3,395,660) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 1598% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 182 kr (﷼ 890,912) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 92% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (﷼ 269,412) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 169% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (﷼ 483,401) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 383% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kr (﷼ 1,505,951) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 502% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (﷼ 230,445) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 130% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (﷼ 142,932) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (﷼ 145,767) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (﷼ 87,205) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (﷼ 97,999) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr (﷼ 1,485,579) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1386% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (﷼ 1,929,579) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 382% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr (﷼ 1,340,125) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 347% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (﷼ 4,036,151) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 707% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 kr (﷼ 3,311,516) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 231% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr (﷼ 594,437) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (﷼ 212,497) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 319% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (﷼ 324,773) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,840 kr (﷼ 23,734,461) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 kr (﷼ 5,497) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr (﷼ 1,883,294) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (﷼ 302,560) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 203% | |
TOTAL | + 181% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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