Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 180% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (₨3,800) | ₨853 | + 346% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (₨2,729) | ₨1,049 | + 160% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (₨1,816) | ₨492 | + 269% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (₨422) | ₨185 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (₨1,192) | ₨314 | + 279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (₨1,127) | ₨168 | + 571% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (₨1,482) | ₨1,416 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (₨879) | ₨317 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (₨427) | ₨97 | + 342% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (₨551) | ₨506 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (₨3,169) | ₨2,654 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (₨655) | ₨204 | + 222% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (₨475) | ₨193 | + 146% | |
Housing | + 250% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (₨575,822) | ₨152,835 | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (₨410,721) | ₨91,231 | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (₨65,933) | ₨33,939 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (₨377,327) | ₨75,769 | + 398% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (₨262,016) | ₨53,656 | + 388% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (₨11,031) | ₨20,047 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (₨8,724) | ₨2,152 | + 305% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (₨126,529) | ₨60,264 | + 110% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (₨33,202) | ₨26,966 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (₨2,938) | ₨1,409 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (₨7,760) | ₨2,151 | + 261% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (₨23,679) | ₨4,450 | + 432% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (₨12,194) | ₨8,668 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (₨27,371) | ₨18,609 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (₨39,886) | ₨7,339 | + 443% | |
Transportation | + 254% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (₨9,382,862) | ₨4,426,660 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (₨532) | ₨277 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (₨24,693) | ₨3,424 | + 621% | |
Personal Care | + 198% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (₨1,514) | ₨606 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (₨6,967) | ₨998 | + 598% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (₨7,466) | ₨2,526 | + 196% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (₨1,083) | ₨851 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (₨978) | ₨669 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨972) | ₨526 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (₨1,100) | ₨209 | + 427% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨526) | ₨282 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (₨8,511) | ₨2,238 | + 280% | |
Entertainment | + 393% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 393% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (₨13,146) | ₨3,608 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (₨8,546) | ₨1,829 | + 367% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (₨25,410) | ₨5,580 | + 355% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (₨24,345) | ₨6,757 | + 260% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (₨3,971) | ₨2,441 | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (₨1,183) | ₨794 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (₨1,935) | ₨706 | + 174% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (₨176,122) | ₨72,434 | + 143% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (₨204) | ₨3.61 | + 5552% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (₨11,817) | ₨2,832 | + 317% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (₨1,887) | ₨441 | + 328% | |
TOTAL | + 245% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,542 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan
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