- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (₨1,605) | ₨528 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨1,107) | ₨604 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (₨785) | ₨214 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨167) | ₨108 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (₨520) | ₨121 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨454) | ₨82 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (₨758) | ₨437 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨380) | ₨153 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (₨155) | ₨40 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨247) | ₨314 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (₨1,434) | ₨2,141 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨308) | ₨117 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (₨286) | ₨55 | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,837 kr (₨260,113) | ₨57,018 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,048 kr (₨175,692) | ₨35,866 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,175 kr (₨17,129) | ₨7,949 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,431 kr (₨166,690) | ₨44,615 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,400 kr (₨122,491) | ₨25,314 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 698 kr (₨10,180) | ₨6,795 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (₨3,358) | ₨2,652 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (₨58,386) | ₨39,920 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (₨19,811) | ₨11,091 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (₨1,136) | ₨499 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (₨4,158) | ₨947 | + 339% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 940 kr (₨13,712) | ₨2,542 | + 439% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (₨5,390) | ₨4,026 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (₨13,614) | ₨6,025 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,336 kr (₨19,484) | ₨5,302 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,040 kr (₨2,975,502) | ₨1,796,100 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (₨214) | ₨89 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (₨12,212) | ₨2,526 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (₨744) | ₨227 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (₨1,350) | ₨639 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (₨3,775) | ₨2,133 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (₨562) | ₨444 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (₨600) | ₨268 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (₨429) | ₨340 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (₨337) | ₨142 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (₨300) | ₨109 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (₨4,533) | ₨627 | + 623% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (₨6,020) | ₨1,501 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (₨3,749) | ₨1,126 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (₨13,051) | ₨3,688 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (₨11,033) | ₨3,095 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (₨1,883) | ₨526 | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (₨561) | ₨391 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (₨895) | ₨548 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (₨68,420) | ₨54,726 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (₨14) | ₨29 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414 kr (₨6,031) | ₨3,850 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨917) | ₨182 | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan
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