Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Thane, India
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 93% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (₨880) | ₨844 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨660) | ₨288 | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (₨426) | ₨124 | + 245% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨97) | ₨62 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (₨323) | ₨64 | + 403% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (₨233) | ₨37 | + 527% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (₨486) | ₨274 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (₨206) | ₨168 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (₨81) | ₨24 | + 241% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨136) | ₨138 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (₨755) | ₨588 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (₨172) | ₨73 | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (₨140) | ₨31 | + 359% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 181% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,011 kr (₨104,764) | ₨34,699 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,574 kr (₨83,507) | ₨22,512 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 kr (₨4,471) | ₨5,414 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,968 kr (₨69,495) | ₨21,166 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,350 kr (₨46,663) | ₨12,897 | + 262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (₨5,813) | ₨2,613 | + 122% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (₨2,340) | ₨800 | + 192% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (₨39,263) | ₨35,364 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (₨10,716) | ₨15,424 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (₨743) | ₨395 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (₨2,499) | ₨548 | + 356% | |
Clothes | + 89% | |||
Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (₨7,782) | ₨2,258 | + 245% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (₨3,113) | ₨2,459 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (₨7,876) | ₨3,268 | + 141% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (₨9,580) | ₨2,619 | + 266% | |
Transportation | + 284% | |||
Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 284% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (₨1,754,964) | ₨830,309 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨121) | ₨83 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (₨6,429) | ₨945 | + 580% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (₨3,031) | ₨189 | + 1501% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (₨389) | ₨102 | + 281% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (₨728) | ₨461 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (₨1,762) | ₨591 | + 198% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (₨448) | ₨260 | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (₨341) | ₨183 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (₨295) | ₨181 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (₨174) | ₨125 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (₨150) | ₨79 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (₨2,051) | ₨216 | + 848% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 78% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (₨3,591) | ₨923 | + 289% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (₨2,204) | ₨496 | + 345% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (₨5,090) | ₨1,737 | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (₨7,087) | ₨2,000 | + 254% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (₨1,030) | ₨483 | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (₨326) | ₨222 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (₨511) | ₨212 | + 141% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨35,595 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (₨13) | ₨20 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (₨3,262) | ₨2,228 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (₨501) | ₨251 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 148% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 148% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨258,129 (29,595 kr) in Helsingborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨104,000 in Thane.
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