- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (₨1,469) | ₨515 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨1,020) | ₨598 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (₨728) | ₨217 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨153) | ₨106 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (₨475) | ₨119 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨415) | ₨83 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (₨702) | ₨475 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨352) | ₨155 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (₨139) | ₨40 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨235) | ₨306 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (₨1,328) | ₨2,412 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨280) | ₨117 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (₨256) | ₨55 | + 366% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (₨238,265) | ₨57,058 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (₨165,279) | ₨34,024 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (₨14,405) | ₨8,219 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (₨156,917) | ₨43,451 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (₨111,483) | ₨27,632 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (₨9,120) | ₨6,606 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (₨3,233) | ₨2,630 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (₨54,268) | ₨40,447 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (₨17,724) | ₨11,101 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (₨1,017) | ₨522 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (₨3,751) | ₨1,031 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (₨12,568) | ₨2,625 | + 379% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (₨4,982) | ₨4,420 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (₨12,631) | ₨6,378 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (₨18,343) | ₨5,495 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,856 kr (₨2,770,568) | ₨1,785,070 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨195) | ₨83 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (₨11,264) | ₨2,546 | + 342% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (₨702) | ₨217 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (₨1,401) | ₨552 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kr (₨3,399) | ₨2,122 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (₨497) | ₨393 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (₨535) | ₨240 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (₨399) | ₨335 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨296) | ₨139 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨276) | ₨104 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (₨4,154) | ₨547 | + 659% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (₨5,295) | ₨1,534 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (₨3,507) | ₨1,157 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (₨11,241) | ₨3,937 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (₨9,862) | ₨3,075 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (₨1,770) | ₨519 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (₨522) | ₨365 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨838) | ₨388 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (₨63,061) | ₨55,747 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (₨12) | ₨28 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (₨5,708) | ₨3,919 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (₨845) | ₨173 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,667 prices entered by 930 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan
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