Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Taka 1,120) | Taka 230 | + 387% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (Taka 829) | Taka 376 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (Taka 546) | Taka 184 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (Taka 134) | Taka 79 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Taka 350) | Taka 105 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (Taka 307) | Taka 54 | + 472% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (Taka 576) | Taka 526 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (Taka 270) | Taka 159 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Taka 109) | Taka 28 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Taka 161) | Taka 442 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Taka 1,139) | Taka 1,461 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Taka 214) | Taka 102 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (Taka 124) | Taka 45 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (Taka 158,352) | Taka 64,159 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (Taka 123,981) | Taka 34,477 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (Taka 9,875) | Taka 4,050 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (Taka 105,716) | Taka 39,073 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (Taka 75,160) | Taka 22,885 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (Taka 3,546) | Taka 4,140 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (Taka 1,997) | Taka 1,099 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (Taka 37,145) | Taka 37,254 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (Taka 10,564) | Taka 15,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (Taka 452) | Taka 411 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (Taka 2,067) | Taka 621 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (Taka 9,720) | Taka 1,987 | + 389% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (Taka 3,858) | Taka 2,314 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (Taka 10,695) | Taka 4,295 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (Taka 12,431) | Taka 4,454 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (Taka 2,453,727) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (Taka 144) | Taka 94 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (Taka 7,416) | Taka 1,477 | + 402% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (Taka 543) | Taka 129 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (Taka 1,136) | Taka 491 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (Taka 2,822) | Taka 1,039 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (Taka 370) | Taka 405 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (Taka 277) | Taka 230 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (Taka 263) | Taka 411 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Taka 218) | Taka 82 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Taka 197) | Taka 100 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Taka 3,111) | Taka 240 | + 1197% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (Taka 3,992) | Taka 1,281 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (Taka 2,556) | Taka 958 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (Taka 7,620) | Taka 2,373 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (Taka 6,360) | Taka 2,103 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (Taka 1,279) | Taka 1,179 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Taka 402) | Taka 284 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (Taka 664) | Taka 638 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (Taka 55,735) | Taka 35,756 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (Taka 28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (Taka 3,283) | Taka 1,420 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (Taka 650) | Taka 257 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
9.996
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 359 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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