- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (Taka 1,027) | Taka 328 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (Taka 706) | Taka 415 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (Taka 502) | Taka 169 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (Taka 106) | Taka 74 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Taka 321) | Taka 97 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (Taka 292) | Taka 63 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (Taka 482) | Taka 359 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (Taka 244) | Taka 146 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (Taka 99) | Taka 24 | + 322% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (Taka 158) | Taka 304 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (Taka 915) | Taka 2,421 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (Taka 197) | Taka 101 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (Taka 183) | Taka 44 | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,905 kr (Taka 166,146) | Taka 40,945 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,146 kr (Taka 112,708) | Taka 32,498 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (Taka 10,899) | Taka 3,873 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,512 kr (Taka 106,824) | Taka 42,062 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,424 kr (Taka 78,171) | Taka 24,788 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (Taka 6,478) | Taka 3,366 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (Taka 2,137) | Taka 2,008 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (Taka 37,152) | Taka 43,783 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (Taka 12,606) | Taka 14,583 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (Taka 723) | Taka 292 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (Taka 2,646) | Taka 606 | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (Taka 8,725) | Taka 2,177 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (Taka 3,430) | Taka 2,485 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 935 kr (Taka 8,677) | Taka 4,501 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,350 kr (Taka 12,531) | Taka 3,784 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (Taka 1,893,378) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (Taka 136) | Taka 92 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 839 kr (Taka 7,783) | Taka 2,504 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (Taka 473) | Taka 297 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (Taka 859) | Taka 476 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 264 kr (Taka 2,449) | Taka 1,238 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (Taka 357) | Taka 370 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Taka 384) | Taka 304 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (Taka 273) | Taka 344 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (Taka 214) | Taka 90 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Taka 191) | Taka 110 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (Taka 2,884) | Taka 326 | + 786% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 417 kr (Taka 3,865) | Taka 1,455 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (Taka 2,397) | Taka 756 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (Taka 8,305) | Taka 2,663 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (Taka 7,056) | Taka 4,971 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (Taka 1,203) | Taka 1,315 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (Taka 359) | Taka 516 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (Taka 571) | Taka 564 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (Taka 43,537) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 kr (Taka 3,847) | Taka 2,557 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (Taka 584) | Taka 228 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.279
BDT
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,619 prices entered by 775 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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