Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (₨2,173) | ₨519 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (₨1,658) | ₨742 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (₨992) | ₨215 | + 362% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (₨240) | ₨119 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (₨679) | ₨169 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (₨655) | ₨102 | + 545% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (₨959) | ₨658 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (₨524) | ₨194 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (₨223) | ₨51 | + 335% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨316) | ₨220 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (₨1,901) | ₨2,141 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (₨410) | ₨170 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (₨402) | ₨77 | + 420% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,545 kr (₨318,187) | ₨65,360 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,031 kr (₨231,368) | ₨44,450 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 846 kr (₨16,260) | ₨14,918 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,897 kr (₨171,098) | ₨47,849 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (₨128,499) | ₨35,800 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (₨10,806) | ₨10,123 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (₨5,527) | ₨2,270 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (₨62,338) | ₨53,975 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (₨21,402) | ₨18,356 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (₨2,885) | ₨851 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (₨3,152) | ₨797 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (₨16,604) | ₨4,868 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (₨5,940) | ₨7,670 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (₨17,056) | ₨17,357 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (₨22,693) | ₨8,106 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (₨5,022,004) | ₨5,697,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (₨365) | ₨146 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (₨14,496) | ₨4,073 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (₨1,341) | ₨237 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (₨1,923) | ₨572 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (₨4,785) | ₨1,768 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (₨628) | ₨1,267 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (₨671) | ₨575 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (₨633) | ₨371 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨420) | ₨352 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨383) | ₨116 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (₨5,398) | ₨681 | + 693% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (₨8,633) | ₨2,016 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 287 kr (₨5,514) | ₨1,908 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (₨15,586) | ₨2,708 | + 475% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 866 kr (₨16,658) | ₨4,907 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (₨2,444) | ₨1,025 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₨787) | ₨469 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (₨1,370) | ₨513 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (₨136,800) | ₨107,118 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (₨31) | ₨4.02 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (₨6,408) | ₨4,729 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (₨1,278) | ₨237 | + 439% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,469 prices entered by 433 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
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