- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 57% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (₨421) | ₨273 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨291) | ₨227 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (₨207) | ₨114 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨44) | ₨61 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (₨138) | ₨83 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (₨120) | ₨58 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (₨197) | ₨174 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨100) | ₨59 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (₨41) | ₨40 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨65) | ₨55 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (₨377) | ₨421 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨81) | ₨54 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (₨75) | ₨20 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,850 kr (₨68,248) | ₨36,667 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (₨46,063) | ₨20,782 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (₨4,491) | ₨2,760 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,504 kr (₨43,984) | ₨23,018 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (₨32,115) | ₨10,790 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (₨2,669) | ₨1,848 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (₨880) | ₨1,077 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (₨15,308) | ₨20,089 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (₨5,194) | ₨4,190 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (₨298) | ₨245 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (₨1,090) | ₨149 | + 630% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (₨3,595) | ₨3,986 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (₨1,413) | ₨2,075 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (₨3,569) | ₨4,757 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (₨5,108) | ₨4,384 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 8% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (₨780,118) | ₨1,352,540 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (₨56) | ₨52 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (₨3,204) | ₨2,255 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (₨195) | ₨324 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (₨354) | ₨574 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (₨990) | ₨1,101 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (₨147) | ₨282 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (₨157) | ₨215 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (₨112) | ₨234 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (₨88) | ₨94 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (₨79) | ₨147 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (₨1,188) | ₨240 | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (₨1,578) | ₨1,640 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (₨983) | ₨615 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (₨3,422) | ₨1,207 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (₨2,893) | ₨1,929 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (₨494) | ₨715 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (₨147) | ₨136 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (₨235) | ₨191 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (₨17,938) | ₨39,922 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (₨3.61) | ₨3.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (₨1,581) | ₨1,764 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨240) | ₨264 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,457 prices entered by 442 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Mauritius
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