Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (₨2,053) | ₨441 | + 366% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (₨1,519) | ₨682 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (₨1,001) | ₨269 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (₨245) | ₨115 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (₨641) | ₨152 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨564) | ₨86 | + 554% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (₨1,056) | ₨730 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (₨495) | ₨149 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (₨201) | ₨53 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨295) | ₨304 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨2,088) | ₨1,613 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (₨393) | ₨130 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (₨228) | ₨81 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (₨290,328) | ₨68,178 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (₨227,311) | ₨38,848 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (₨18,105) | ₨11,046 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (₨193,824) | ₨53,451 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (₨137,801) | ₨33,101 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (₨6,501) | ₨9,791 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (₨3,661) | ₨2,408 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (₨68,102) | ₨45,353 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (₨19,368) | ₨22,152 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (₨828) | ₨767 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (₨4,242) | ₨518 | + 718% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (₨17,822) | ₨3,232 | + 451% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (₨7,074) | ₨5,463 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (₨19,608) | ₨9,871 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (₨22,792) | ₨6,396 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (₨4,498,756) | ₨2,677,660 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (₨263) | ₨106 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (₨13,597) | ₨2,392 | + 468% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (₨996) | ₨250 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (₨2,082) | ₨778 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (₨5,173) | ₨1,865 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (₨679) | ₨577 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (₨508) | ₨370 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (₨482) | ₨526 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨400) | ₨185 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨361) | ₨156 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (₨5,705) | ₨515 | + 1008% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (₨7,318) | ₨2,013 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (₨4,686) | ₨1,512 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (₨13,971) | ₨2,928 | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (₨11,661) | ₨3,842 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (₨2,345) | ₨1,548 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (₨736) | ₨492 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (₨1,217) | ₨457 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (₨102,188) | ₨75,858 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (₨51) | ₨41 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (₨6,019) | ₨3,814 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (₨1,191) | ₨282 | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,430 prices entered by 537 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan
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