Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 kr (Taka 962) | Taka 263 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (Taka 740) | Taka 344 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (Taka 516) | Taka 162 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Taka 106) | Taka 74 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (Taka 299) | Taka 112 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Taka 304) | Taka 50 | + 513% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (Taka 412) | Taka 581 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (Taka 257) | Taka 172 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Taka 110) | Taka 26 | + 318% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Taka 148) | Taka 391 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Taka 1,026) | Taka 1,738 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Taka 192) | Taka 103 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (Taka 138) | Taka 41 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,474 kr (Taka 156,883) | Taka 59,451 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,386 kr (Taka 102,224) | Taka 33,978 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,087 kr (Taka 9,763) | Taka 4,046 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,492 kr (Taka 94,197) | Taka 35,113 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,138 kr (Taka 73,063) | Taka 15,590 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 564 kr (Taka 5,062) | Taka 3,803 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 215 kr (Taka 1,934) | Taka 1,167 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,893 kr (Taka 34,957) | Taka 35,909 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,124 kr (Taka 10,090) | Taka 13,069 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (Taka 643) | Taka 431 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (Taka 2,380) | Taka 852 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 924 kr (Taka 8,293) | Taka 1,746 | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 371 kr (Taka 3,331) | Taka 1,826 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 992 kr (Taka 8,907) | Taka 5,220 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,351 kr (Taka 12,134) | Taka 4,121 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,359 kr (Taka 1,906,604) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (Taka 141) | Taka 96 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 756 kr (Taka 6,791) | Taka 2,898 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 58 kr (Taka 517) | Taka 133 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87 kr (Taka 783) | Taka 498 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (Taka 2,543) | Taka 1,000 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (Taka 389) | Taka 400 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (Taka 292) | Taka 164 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Taka 312) | Taka 356 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (Taka 236) | Taka 84 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (Taka 153) | Taka 141 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 323 kr (Taka 2,897) | Taka 167 | + 1638% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 397 kr (Taka 3,565) | Taka 1,289 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 kr (Taka 2,228) | Taka 888 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 876 kr (Taka 7,863) | Taka 2,301 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 kr (Taka 7,186) | Taka 1,790 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 kr (Taka 1,217) | Taka 817 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (Taka 393) | Taka 304 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Taka 553) | Taka 536 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (Taka 42,623) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (Taka 14) | Taka 1.67 | + 754% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (Taka 3,946) | Taka 1,882 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Taka 562) | Taka 272 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,557 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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