- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (Taka 1,041) | Taka 378 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Taka 708) | Taka 438 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (Taka 494) | Taka 220 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Taka 107) | Taka 74 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Taka 310) | Taka 102 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Taka 282) | Taka 56 | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (Taka 460) | Taka 330 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Taka 242) | Taka 148 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Taka 100) | Taka 24 | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Taka 156) | Taka 318 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (Taka 904) | Taka 2,478 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Taka 196) | Taka 101 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Taka 180) | Taka 48 | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 180% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,490 kr (Taka 171,375) | Taka 43,806 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (Taka 116,908) | Taka 35,106 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (Taka 11,581) | Taka 3,522 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (Taka 109,813) | Taka 46,238 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (Taka 79,857) | Taka 24,863 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (Taka 7,203) | Taka 2,602 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (Taka 1,964) | Taka 1,713 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (Taka 36,602) | Taka 41,130 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (Taka 10,652) | Taka 14,071 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (Taka 692) | Taka 307 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (Taka 2,788) | Taka 549 | + 408% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (Taka 8,828) | Taka 2,210 | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (Taka 3,447) | Taka 2,415 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (Taka 8,731) | Taka 5,111 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (Taka 12,686) | Taka 3,953 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (Taka 1,873,963) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Taka 138) | Taka 88 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (Taka 7,789) | Taka 2,280 | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (Taka 484) | Taka 300 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Taka 858) | Taka 540 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (Taka 2,387) | Taka 1,187 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (Taka 324) | Taka 339 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Taka 375) | Taka 302 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (Taka 280) | Taka 359 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Taka 211) | Taka 91 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Taka 196) | Taka 107 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (Taka 2,945) | Taka 300 | + 881% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (Taka 3,981) | Taka 951 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (Taka 2,367) | Taka 760 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (Taka 8,870) | Taka 1,973 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (Taka 6,792) | Taka 2,831 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Taka 1,207) | Taka 1,364 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (Taka 354) | Taka 305 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Taka 571) | Taka 501 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Taka 43,487) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (Taka 3,922) | Taka 2,337 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (Taka 570) | Taka 230 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
9.269
BDT
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,317 prices entered by 756 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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