- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (₨1,742) | ₨561 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨1,185) | ₨654 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (₨827) | ₨222 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (₨180) | ₨108 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (₨519) | ₨122 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (₨471) | ₨81 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (₨770) | ₨601 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨405) | ₨157 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (₨167) | ₨40 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨261) | ₨283 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (₨1,512) | ₨2,980 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨328) | ₨117 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (₨301) | ₨57 | + 427% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 255% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,490 kr (₨286,715) | ₨55,913 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (₨195,591) | ₨35,841 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (₨19,375) | ₨8,271 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (₨183,720) | ₨45,604 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (₨133,603) | ₨28,662 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (₨12,050) | ₨7,054 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (₨3,286) | ₨2,745 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (₨61,236) | ₨41,233 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (₨17,821) | ₨11,254 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (₨1,158) | ₨504 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (₨4,665) | ₨1,031 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (₨14,769) | ₨2,511 | + 488% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (₨5,768) | ₨3,906 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (₨14,607) | ₨6,587 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (₨21,223) | ₨5,399 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (₨3,135,189) | ₨2,201,860 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (₨230) | ₨92 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (₨13,032) | ₨2,619 | + 398% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (₨811) | ₨241 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (₨1,435) | ₨774 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (₨3,993) | ₨2,396 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (₨542) | ₨458 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (₨628) | ₨326 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (₨469) | ₨361 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (₨353) | ₨156 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (₨328) | ₨111 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (₨4,928) | ₨585 | + 742% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (₨6,660) | ₨1,463 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (₨3,960) | ₨1,197 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (₨14,839) | ₨3,978 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (₨11,363) | ₨3,261 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (₨2,020) | ₨1,228 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (₨592) | ₨400 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨955) | ₨548 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (₨72,755) | ₨57,507 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (₨15) | ₨50 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (₨6,562) | ₨3,895 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (₨953) | ₨275 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan
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