Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137 kr (Taka 1,748) | Taka 253 | + 590% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 kr (Taka 1,401) | Taka 518 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (Taka 835) | Taka 234 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (Taka 217) | Taka 91 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (Taka 516) | Taka 150 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (Taka 457) | Taka 78 | + 487% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65 kr (Taka 822) | Taka 476 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Taka 387) | Taka 307 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (Taka 245) | Taka 56 | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Taka 239) | Taka 407 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (Taka 1,533) | Taka 1,613 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29 kr (Taka 363) | Taka 136 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (Taka 204) | Taka 72 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 211% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,624 kr (Taka 224,321) | Taka 40,565 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,975 kr (Taka 152,413) | Taka 22,239 | + 585% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (Taka 17,813) | Taka 4,221 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,069 kr (Taka 166,345) | Taka 50,272 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,837 kr (Taka 112,477) | Taka 31,111 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (Taka 4,705) | Taka 5,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 kr (Taka 2,592) | Taka 1,266 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (Taka 56,747) | Taka 49,805 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (Taka 16,048) | Taka 15,000 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (Taka 1,066) | Taka 568 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 372 kr (Taka 4,734) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (Taka 14,553) | Taka 2,505 | + 481% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (Taka 5,711) | Taka 2,407 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,329 kr (Taka 16,916) | Taka 5,268 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,421 kr (Taka 18,084) | Taka 4,284 | + 322% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 313,739 kr (Taka 3,993,249) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (Taka 216) | Taka 110 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (Taka 10,379) | Taka 2,433 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 188% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (Taka 1,248) | Taka 250 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (Taka 1,868) | Taka 308 | + 507% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (Taka 4,178) | Taka 1,500 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (Taka 821) | Taka 360 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (Taka 522) | Taka 191 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43 kr (Taka 547) | Taka 794 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (Taka 420) | Taka 158 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 kr (Taka 352) | Taka 200 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (Taka 4,536) | Taka 205 | + 2110% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 504 kr (Taka 6,415) | Taka 1,513 | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 kr (Taka 3,446) | Taka 1,024 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (Taka 11,724) | Taka 3,000 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (Taka 11,847) | Taka 3,597 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 kr (Taka 2,286) | Taka 1,519 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (Taka 714) | Taka 253 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (Taka 847) | Taka 606 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (Taka 55,566) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (Taka 25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 496 kr (Taka 6,318) | Taka 2,307 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (Taka 954) | Taka 331 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 910 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
12.728
BDT
/
SEK
Cost of living in Sweden is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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