Cost of living in Sweden compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (Taka 996) | Taka 535 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (Taka 759) | Taka 449 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (Taka 455) | Taka 240 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (Taka 110) | Taka 102 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (Taka 311) | Taka 133 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (Taka 300) | Taka 80 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (Taka 440) | Taka 347 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (Taka 240) | Taka 207 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Taka 102) | Taka 26 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Taka 145) | Taka 571 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (Taka 871) | Taka 1,347 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (Taka 188) | Taka 112 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (Taka 184) | Taka 53 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,545 kr (Taka 145,781) | Taka 43,087 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,031 kr (Taka 106,004) | Taka 21,416 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 846 kr (Taka 7,450) | Taka 4,489 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,897 kr (Taka 78,391) | Taka 37,342 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (Taka 58,874) | Taka 20,129 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (Taka 4,951) | Taka 3,105 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (Taka 2,532) | Taka 947 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (Taka 28,561) | Taka 36,542 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (Taka 9,806) | Taka 16,205 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (Taka 1,322) | Taka 369 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (Taka 1,444) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (Taka 7,607) | Taka 2,612 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (Taka 2,721) | Taka 3,117 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (Taka 7,814) | Taka 9,947 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (Taka 10,397) | Taka 6,827 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (Taka 2,300,893) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (Taka 167) | Taka 91 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (Taka 6,641) | Taka 1,696 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (Taka 614) | Taka 296 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (Taka 881) | Taka 1,395 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (Taka 2,192) | Taka 1,191 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (Taka 288) | Taka 498 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (Taka 308) | Taka 208 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (Taka 290) | Taka 690 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (Taka 193) | Taka 173 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (Taka 175) | Taka 229 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (Taka 2,473) | Taka 304 | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sweden | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (Taka 3,955) | Taka 1,410 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 287 kr (Taka 2,526) | Taka 885 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (Taka 7,141) | Taka 1,939 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 866 kr (Taka 7,632) | Taka 3,617 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (Taka 1,120) | Taka 1,328 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (Taka 361) | Taka 393 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (Taka 628) | Taka 594 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (Taka 62,677) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (Taka 14) | Taka 2.19 | + 552% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (Taka 2,936) | Taka 1,057 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (Taka 585) | Taka 264 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,145 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
8.811
BDT
/
SEK
Cost of living in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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