Cost of living in Sweden compared to Oman
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 9% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (﷼ 5.246) | ﷼ 5.373 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (﷼ 3.767) | ﷼ 3.633 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (﷼ 2.507) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (﷼ 0.582) | ﷼ 0.935 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (﷼ 1.646) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (﷼ 1.556) | ﷼ 1.532 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (﷼ 2.046) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (﷼ 1.213) | ﷼ 1.336 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (﷼ 0.590) | ﷼ 0.476 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (﷼ 0.760) | ﷼ 1.878 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (﷼ 4.375) | ﷼ 5.731 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (﷼ 0.904) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (﷼ 0.655) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (﷼ 795) | ﷼ 618 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (﷼ 567) | ﷼ 397 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (﷼ 91) | ﷼ 37 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (﷼ 521) | ﷼ 408 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (﷼ 362) | ﷼ 168 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 50 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 21 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (﷼ 175) | ﷼ 92 | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (﷼ 46) | ﷼ 43 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (﷼ 4.055) | ﷼ 3.948 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 14 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 43% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 15 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 15 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 40 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 15 | + 267% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (﷼ 12,952) | ﷼ 8,064 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (﷼ 0.734) | ﷼ 0.303 | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 25 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (﷼ 2.089) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 381% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 12 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (﷼ 1.495) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (﷼ 1.349) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (﷼ 1.342) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (﷼ 1.519) | ﷼ 1.289 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (﷼ 0.726) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 4.000 | + 194% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Sweden | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 26 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 6 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 25 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 21 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (﷼ 5.482) | ﷼ 8 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (﷼ 1.633) | ﷼ 3.986 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (﷼ 2.671) | ﷼ 2.391 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (﷼ 243) | ﷼ 30 | + 710% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (﷼ 0.282) | ﷼ 0.060 | + 369% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 19 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (﷼ 2.605) | ﷼ 5.203 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Oman
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