Cost of living in Sweden compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 kr (₨1,197) | ₨384 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99 kr (₨796) | ₨346 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (₨527) | ₨175 | + 200% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (₨134) | ₨61 | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 kr (₨322) | ₨98 | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (₨312) | ₨45 | + 601% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (₨445) | ₨279 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (₨252) | ₨205 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (₨152) | ₨41 | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (₨147) | ₨169 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 kr (₨1,022) | ₨981 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 27 kr (₨213) | ₨95 | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (₨156) | ₨43 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 206% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,491 kr (₨164,021) | ₨45,565 | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,231 kr (₨113,917) | ₨30,255 | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 kr (₨6,042) | ₨5,658 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,444 kr (₨115,624) | ₨28,643 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,113 kr (₨80,955) | ₨18,198 | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 kr (₨2,727) | ₨5,692 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (₨2,270) | ₨759 | + 199% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (₨31,201) | ₨28,367 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (₨9,481) | ₨11,835 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (₨470) | ₨470 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 kr (₨2,504) | ₨852 | + 194% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (₨7,764) | ₨2,622 | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (₨3,312) | ₨2,693 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (₨9,136) | ₨4,304 | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (₨10,489) | ₨3,042 | + 245% | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (₨2,694,993) | ₨1,921,240 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (₨150) | ₨103 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 897 kr (₨7,183) | ₨1,548 | + 364% | |
Personal Care | + 221% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (₨585) | ₨96 | + 508% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (₨1,566) | ₨252 | + 521% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (₨2,470) | ₨1,154 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (₨1,047) | ₨364 | + 188% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (₨721) | ₨246 | + 192% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (₨679) | ₨277 | + 145% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 kr (₨288) | ₨175 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (₨230) | ₨86 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (₨3,172) | ₨303 | + 946% | |
Entertainment | + 162% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sweden | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 553 kr (₨4,427) | ₨1,418 | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 308 kr (₨2,463) | ₨665 | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (₨5,113) | ₨1,841 | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 kr (₨8,570) | ₨2,234 | + 284% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (₨1,765) | ₨672 | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 kr (₨409) | ₨217 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 kr (₨638) | ₨200 | + 219% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (₨42,862) | ₨39,362 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (₨16) | ₨4.75 | + 237% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (₨3,759) | ₨1,831 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (₨580) | ₨283 | + 105% | |
TOTAL | + 160% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 160% more expensive than in India
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