Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 kr (₨1,889) | ₨577 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (₨1,462) | ₨658 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (₨1,023) | ₨249 | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (₨211) | ₨108 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (₨590) | ₨120 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (₨603) | ₨96 | + 529% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 kr (₨829) | ₨526 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (₨500) | ₨176 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (₨218) | ₨44 | + 392% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨293) | ₨344 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨2,034) | ₨1,632 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (₨381) | ₨126 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (₨274) | ₨57 | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,462 kr (₨310,766) | ₨60,758 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,440 kr (₨203,595) | ₨35,785 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (₨18,660) | ₨9,753 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,469 kr (₨186,316) | ₨53,937 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,856 kr (₨139,804) | ₨30,998 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 538 kr (₨9,580) | ₨7,631 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 215 kr (₨3,833) | ₨2,510 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,929 kr (₨69,926) | ₨40,341 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,124 kr (₨20,001) | ₨12,473 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (₨1,275) | ₨609 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 262 kr (₨4,655) | ₨649 | + 617% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr (₨16,429) | ₨2,518 | + 553% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 371 kr (₨6,604) | ₨3,757 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 981 kr (₨17,455) | ₨6,430 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,423 kr (₨25,332) | ₨5,127 | + 394% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,359 kr (₨3,779,338) | ₨2,319,940 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (₨280) | ₨115 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 755 kr (₨13,429) | ₨2,310 | + 481% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 58 kr (₨1,024) | ₨235 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87 kr (₨1,552) | ₨426 | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (₨4,426) | ₨1,378 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (₨772) | ₨435 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (₨579) | ₨332 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (₨596) | ₨311 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (₨408) | ₨207 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (₨303) | ₨138 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (₨5,507) | ₨434 | + 1168% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 391 kr (₨6,967) | ₨1,566 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 250 kr (₨4,448) | ₨1,256 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 876 kr (₨15,587) | ₨3,430 | + 354% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 773 kr (₨13,750) | ₨3,673 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 kr (₨2,413) | ₨792 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (₨753) | ₨348 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨1,097) | ₨516 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (₨84,489) | ₨50,116 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (₨28) | ₨4.30 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (₨7,823) | ₨4,335 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨1,116) | ₨215 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,200 prices entered by 611 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan
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