Cost of living in Sweden compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 140 kr (RM63) | RM17 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (RM45) | RM19 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 kr (RM31) | RM9 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (RM7) | RM8 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 kr (RM20) | RM9 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (RM19) | RM6 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (RM26) | RM27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (RM14) | RM12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (RM7) | RM4.61 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (RM9) | RM12 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (RM53) | RM69 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (RM11) | RM5.14 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (RM8) | RM3.73 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 140% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,950 kr (RM9,872) | RM4,053 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,465 kr (RM6,956) | RM2,253 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,920 kr (RM1,313) | RM259 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,158 kr (RM6,368) | RM2,270 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,829 kr (RM4,421) | RM1,368 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (RM634) | RM636 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 335 kr (RM151) | RM111 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (RM2,131) | RM1,876 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (RM647) | RM907 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (RM51) | RM33 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (RM117) | RM32 | + 263% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 59% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 883 kr (RM397) | RM220 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (RM199) | RM141 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (RM463) | RM319 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,506 kr (RM677) | RM323 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 214% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 346,872 kr (RM156,007) | RM150,880 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (RM9) | RM2.06 | + 348% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 918 kr (RM413) | RM53 | + 684% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (RM32) | RM9 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (RM95) | RM21 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (RM113) | RM91 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (RM17) | RM44 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (RM15) | RM11 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (RM17) | RM14 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (RM14) | RM20 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (RM9) | RM7 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 315 kr (RM142) | RM28 | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Sweden | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 498 kr (RM224) | RM115 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 315 kr (RM142) | RM41 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (RM513) | RM211 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 901 kr (RM405) | RM129 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (RM65) | RM41 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (RM20) | RM13 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76 kr (RM34) | RM19 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (RM3,398) | RM3,649 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (RM0.88) | RM0.17 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436 kr (RM196) | RM201 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (RM31) | RM18 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,466 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 127% more expensive than in Malaysia
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