Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (₨532) | ₨269 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (₨388) | ₨350 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (₨282) | ₨172 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (₨66) | ₨35 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 kr (₨167) | ₨99 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (₨160) | ₨87 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (₨226) | ₨160 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨125) | ₨95 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (₨59) | ₨56 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨78) | ₨70 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨476) | ₨472 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨94) | ₨76 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (₨92) | ₨10 | + 819% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,237 kr (₨76,298) | ₨50,890 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (₨56,927) | ₨23,651 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (₨4,583) | ₨2,840 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,628 kr (₨52,834) | ₨27,201 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (₨40,560) | ₨13,679 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (₨2,412) | ₨2,000 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (₨1,343) | ₨884 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (₨16,354) | ₨27,685 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (₨12,239) | ₨7,679 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (₨513) | ₨250 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (₨1,169) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 14% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (₨3,888) | ₨2,280 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (₨1,800) | ₨3,120 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (₨4,305) | ₨4,041 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (₨5,755) | ₨3,000 | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (₨1,233,282) | ₨1,376,100 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (₨89) | ₨74 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (₨3,522) | ₨1,500 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (₨221) | ₨125 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (₨530) | ₨400 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (₨1,142) | ₨800 | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (₨163) | ₨150 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨129) | ₨156 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨152) | ₨300 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (₨131) | ₨125 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (₨100) | ₨75 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (₨1,414) | ₨600 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 92% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (₨1,944) | ₨1,000 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (₨1,258) | ₨544 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (₨4,184) | ₨1,000 | + 318% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (₨3,293) | ₨1,400 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (₨671) | ₨300 | + 124% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (₨174) | ₨125 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (₨302) | ₨175 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (₨38,747) | ₨25,000 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (₨5.51) | ₨1.00 | + 451% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (₨1,664) | ₨1,300 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (₨288) | ₨242 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Mauritius
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