- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (₨426) | ₨313 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨296) | ₨261 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (₨205) | ₨88 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨44) | ₨51 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (₨134) | ₨94 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨120) | ₨85 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (₨218) | ₨164 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨100) | ₨60 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (₨41) | ₨36 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨66) | ₨65 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97 kr (₨380) | ₨398 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨83) | ₨52 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (₨73) | ₨15 | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,672 kr (₨69,341) | ₨45,400 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,308 kr (₨48,292) | ₨25,622 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kr (₨4,309) | ₨2,375 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,791 kr (₨46,264) | ₨27,694 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,408 kr (₨32,990) | ₨19,618 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (₨2,550) | ₨4,875 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (₨924) | ₨1,242 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,187 kr (₨16,429) | ₨15,227 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,356 kr (₨5,322) | ₨4,611 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (₨257) | ₨231 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 kr (₨973) | ₨113 | + 765% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (₨3,628) | ₨2,281 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 384 kr (₨1,508) | ₨2,330 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 930 kr (₨3,651) | ₨3,201 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,366 kr (₨5,360) | ₨3,251 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 22% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,210 kr (₨813,054) | ₨1,218,890 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (₨57) | ₨44 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 834 kr (₨3,271) | ₨2,033 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 58% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (₨217) | ₨114 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 kr (₨356) | ₨104 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (₨1,017) | ₨550 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (₨164) | ₨194 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (₨154) | ₨145 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (₨122) | ₨206 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨88) | ₨46 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (₨73) | ₨53 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (₨1,212) | ₨225 | + 440% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375 kr (₨1,473) | ₨1,181 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (₨1,008) | ₨467 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 793 kr (₨3,110) | ₨927 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 kr (₨2,804) | ₨1,381 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (₨520) | ₨187 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (₨155) | ₨100 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨244) | ₨150 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,697 kr (₨18,428) | ₨26,750 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (₨3.86) | ₨2.70 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (₨1,688) | ₨1,886 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (₨241) | ₨229 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.924
MUR
/
SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,347 prices entered by 406 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Mauritius
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