Cost of living in Sweden compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (₨981) | ₨373 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (₨708) | ₨321 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (₨501) | ₨169 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (₨121) | ₨58 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (₨304) | ₨92 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (₨293) | ₨39 | + 651% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (₨412) | ₨239 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨229) | ₨154 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (₨108) | ₨31 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨141) | ₨169 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨869) | ₨775 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨177) | ₨89 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (₨182) | ₨38 | + 383% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 231% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (₨138,316) | ₨40,472 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (₨103,798) | ₨24,259 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (₨8,356) | ₨5,263 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (₨93,592) | ₨24,750 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (₨73,956) | ₨14,691 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (₨4,398) | ₨6,007 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (₨2,448) | ₨665 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (₨29,820) | ₨29,903 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (₨22,316) | ₨11,999 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (₨936) | ₨535 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (₨2,131) | ₨428 | + 398% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (₨7,090) | ₨2,524 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (₨3,282) | ₨2,741 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (₨7,849) | ₨4,298 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (₨10,494) | ₨3,255 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (₨2,248,726) | ₨1,326,030 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (₨163) | ₨105 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (₨6,615) | ₨1,104 | + 499% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (₨403) | ₨138 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (₨967) | ₨276 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (₨2,083) | ₨905 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (₨297) | ₨396 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨234) | ₨223 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨276) | ₨281 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (₨239) | ₨167 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (₨183) | ₨98 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (₨2,578) | ₨306 | + 742% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (₨3,544) | ₨1,460 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (₨2,293) | ₨600 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (₨7,629) | ₨1,500 | + 409% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (₨6,005) | ₨1,872 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (₨1,223) | ₨756 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (₨317) | ₨217 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (₨550) | ₨182 | + 202% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (₨70,649) | ₨51,130 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (₨10) | ₨1.39 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (₨3,035) | ₨1,638 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (₨525) | ₨270 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 161% more expensive than in India
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