Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 93% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (₨536) | ₨278 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (₨388) | ₨206 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (₨267) | ₨114 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (₨65) | ₨50 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (₨168) | ₨78 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨146) | ₨59 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (₨260) | ₨141 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (₨130) | ₨55 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (₨54) | ₨43 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨76) | ₨67 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (₨548) | ₨470 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (₨101) | ₨65 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (₨64) | ₨14 | + 372% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 126% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,977 kr (₨80,146) | ₨34,876 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,442 kr (₨58,737) | ₨20,534 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241 kr (₨5,858) | ₨2,100 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,581 kr (₨54,674) | ₨26,665 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,157 kr (₨38,506) | ₨10,203 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426 kr (₨2,013) | ₨1,479 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180 kr (₨849) | ₨905 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,457 kr (₨21,040) | ₨20,089 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,172 kr (₨5,535) | ₨4,343 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (₨293) | ₨258 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 238 kr (₨1,122) | ₨149 | + 651% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 989 kr (₨4,670) | ₨3,146 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (₨1,893) | ₨2,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,099 kr (₨5,188) | ₨3,514 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,372 kr (₨6,476) | ₨4,688 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 252,598 kr (₨1,192,495) | ₨1,305,660 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨68) | ₨47 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 743 kr (₨3,507) | ₨1,700 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (₨248) | ₨408 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 kr (₨549) | ₨574 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242 kr (₨1,145) | ₨750 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 kr (₨197) | ₨259 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨146) | ₨229 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (₨128) | ₨251 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (₨126) | ₨109 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (₨85) | ₨108 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr (₨1,343) | ₨327 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 371 kr (₨1,752) | ₨1,888 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (₨1,217) | ₨606 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 937 kr (₨4,423) | ₨1,207 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 638 kr (₨3,014) | ₨2,474 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 kr (₨626) | ₨768 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (₨197) | ₨171 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (₨298) | ₨222 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277 kr (₨24,914) | ₨39,922 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.65 kr (₨17) | ₨4.55 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 kr (₨1,728) | ₨2,077 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨298) | ₨230 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 951 prices entered by 134 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 60% more expensive than in Mauritius
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