Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (Taka 1,275) | Taka 324 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (Taka 921) | Taka 492 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (Taka 652) | Taka 196 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Taka 157) | Taka 92 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (Taka 395) | Taka 135 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (Taka 380) | Taka 78 | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Taka 536) | Taka 608 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Taka 297) | Taka 223 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Taka 140) | Taka 33 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Taka 184) | Taka 384 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Taka 1,129) | Taka 1,406 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (Taka 230) | Taka 111 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (Taka 237) | Taka 70 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 222% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (Taka 179,762) | Taka 43,758 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (Taka 134,901) | Taka 25,202 | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (Taka 10,860) | Taka 3,035 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (Taka 121,637) | Taka 22,952 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (Taka 96,117) | Taka 18,549 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (Taka 5,715) | Taka 7,137 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (Taka 3,182) | Taka 1,213 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (Taka 38,756) | Taka 31,061 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (Taka 29,003) | Taka 17,904 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (Taka 1,217) | Taka 417 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Taka 2,770) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (Taka 9,214) | Taka 2,410 | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (Taka 4,265) | Taka 3,066 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (Taka 10,201) | Taka 6,410 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (Taka 13,639) | Taka 4,273 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (Taka 2,922,551) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Taka 212) | Taka 107 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (Taka 8,598) | Taka 2,440 | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (Taka 523) | Taka 285 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (Taka 1,256) | Taka 513 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (Taka 2,707) | Taka 1,500 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (Taka 386) | Taka 425 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Taka 305) | Taka 333 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Taka 359) | Taka 376 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Taka 311) | Taka 85 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Taka 238) | Taka 89 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (Taka 3,350) | Taka 445 | + 653% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (Taka 4,606) | Taka 1,308 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Taka 2,980) | Taka 852 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (Taka 9,915) | Taka 1,768 | + 461% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (Taka 7,804) | Taka 2,051 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (Taka 1,590) | Taka 999 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Taka 412) | Taka 248 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Taka 715) | Taka 565 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (Taka 91,819) | Taka 35,756 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Taka 13) | Taka 2.94 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (Taka 3,944) | Taka 2,601 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Taka 682) | Taka 287 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,398 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
9.915
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Sweden is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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