- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (₨1,430) | ₨502 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (₨995) | ₨567 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (₨689) | ₨223 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (₨147) | ₨104 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (₨449) | ₨116 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (₨404) | ₨88 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (₨733) | ₨465 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (₨337) | ₨146 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (₨138) | ₨39 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (₨222) | ₨252 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97 kr (₨1,275) | ₨1,400 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (₨277) | ₨116 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (₨243) | ₨55 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,883 kr (₨235,502) | ₨55,385 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,308 kr (₨162,077) | ₨34,083 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kr (₨14,461) | ₨8,861 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,791 kr (₨155,270) | ₨44,503 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,408 kr (₨110,721) | ₨29,502 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (₨8,557) | ₨6,235 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (₨3,102) | ₨2,709 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,187 kr (₨55,139) | ₨39,687 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,356 kr (₨17,860) | ₨10,459 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (₨863) | ₨524 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 kr (₨3,266) | ₨816 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (₨12,177) | ₨2,798 | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 384 kr (₨5,061) | ₨4,720 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 930 kr (₨12,253) | ₨6,191 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,366 kr (₨17,987) | ₨5,338 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,210 kr (₨2,728,737) | ₨1,847,810 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (₨192) | ₨78 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 834 kr (₨10,978) | ₨2,538 | + 333% | |
| 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) | 55 kr (₨730) | ₨222 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 kr (₨1,196) | ₨507 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (₨3,414) | ₨2,243 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (₨549) | ₨403 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (₨517) | ₨250 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (₨410) | ₨327 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨295) | ₨141 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (₨244) | ₨107 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (₨4,069) | ₨476 | + 755% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375 kr (₨4,944) | ₨1,627 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (₨3,382) | ₨1,115 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 793 kr (₨10,436) | ₨2,351 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 kr (₨9,410) | ₨3,061 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (₨1,744) | ₨613 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (₨521) | ₨366 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (₨820) | ₨427 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,697 kr (₨61,848) | ₨53,789 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (₨13) | ₨76 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (₨5,664) | ₨3,614 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (₨808) | ₨173 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan
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