Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs Thane, India
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (₨983) | ₨844 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 kr (₨645) | ₨288 | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (₨487) | ₨124 | + 294% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (₨90) | ₨62 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (₨282) | ₨64 | + 339% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (₨209) | ₨37 | + 464% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (₨498) | ₨274 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (₨203) | ₨168 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (₨80) | ₨24 | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (₨118) | ₨138 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (₨760) | ₨588 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (₨174) | ₨73 | + 140% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (₨112) | ₨31 | + 267% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 151% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,833 kr (₨103,226) | ₨34,699 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,786 kr (₨67,917) | ₨22,512 | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (₨13,705) | ₨5,414 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,529 kr (₨56,951) | ₨21,166 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,778 kr (₨50,401) | ₨12,897 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 304 kr (₨2,649) | ₨2,613 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (₨1,490) | ₨800 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,857 kr (₨33,647) | ₨35,364 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (₨10,857) | ₨15,424 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (₨710) | ₨395 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (₨1,847) | ₨548 | + 237% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (₨7,538) | ₨2,258 | + 234% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 324 kr (₨2,830) | ₨2,459 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 812 kr (₨7,081) | ₨3,268 | + 117% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,058 kr (₨9,225) | ₨2,619 | + 252% | |
Transportation | + 177% | |||
Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 177% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (₨1,983,754) | ₨830,309 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨123) | ₨83 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 579 kr (₨5,048) | ₨945 | + 434% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
Personal Care | + 123% | |||
Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (₨883) | ₨102 | + 764% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (₨810) | ₨461 | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (₨1,599) | ₨591 | + 171% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (₨349) | ₨260 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (₨277) | ₨183 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (₨262) | ₨181 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (₨201) | ₨125 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (₨188) | ₨79 | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (₨2,370) | ₨216 | + 995% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 91% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 kr (₨3,863) | ₨923 | + 319% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 242 kr (₨2,112) | ₨496 | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 911 kr (₨7,945) | ₨1,737 | + 357% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796 kr (₨6,944) | ₨2,000 | + 247% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (₨956) | ₨483 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (₨382) | ₨222 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (₨585) | ₨212 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,980 kr (₨34,721) | ₨35,595 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (₨19) | ₨20 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 307 kr (₨2,677) | ₨2,228 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (₨512) | ₨251 | + 104% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 124% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨212,363 (24,344 kr) in Västerås to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨95,000 in Thane.
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