- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 37% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (₨409) | ₨335 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (₨284) | ₨213 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (₨204) | ₨104 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨42) | ₨73 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (₨131) | ₨91 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨116) | ₨100 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (₨199) | ₨265 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨98) | ₨54 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (₨39) | ₨50 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨66) | ₨55 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (₨372) | ₨414 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨78) | ₨53 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (₨71) | ₨22 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 61% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (₨66,817) | ₨45,833 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (₨46,349) | ₨24,150 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (₨4,040) | ₨4,316 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (₨44,004) | ₨24,633 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (₨31,263) | ₨12,096 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (₨2,557) | ₨2,694 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (₨907) | ₨1,212 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (₨15,218) | ₨18,787 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (₨4,970) | ₨4,957 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (₨285) | ₨282 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (₨1,052) | ₨144 | + 632% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (₨3,525) | ₨3,287 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (₨1,397) | ₨2,256 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (₨3,542) | ₨4,505 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (₨5,144) | ₨4,065 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 15% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,856 kr (₨776,950) | ₨1,238,760 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨55) | ₨50 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (₨3,159) | ₨2,085 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (₨197) | ₨114 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (₨393) | ₨575 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kr (₨953) | ₨1,190 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (₨139) | ₨280 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (₨150) | ₨213 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (₨112) | ₨218 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨83) | ₨61 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨77) | ₨102 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (₨1,165) | ₨278 | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (₨1,485) | ₨1,217 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (₨983) | ₨524 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (₨3,152) | ₨1,167 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (₨2,766) | ₨1,784 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (₨496) | ₨233 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (₨146) | ₨125 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨235) | ₨130 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (₨17,684) | ₨29,649 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (₨3.47) | ₨3.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (₨1,601) | ₨1,839 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨237) | ₨238 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.774
MUR
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SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,463 prices entered by 428 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Mauritius
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