Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 200% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137 kr (₨4,111) | ₨1,155 | + 256% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 kr (₨3,296) | ₨1,180 | + 179% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (₨1,964) | ₨523 | + 275% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (₨510) | ₨231 | + 121% | |
12 eggs, large | 41 kr (₨1,214) | ₨309 | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (₨1,074) | ₨165 | + 549% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 65 kr (₨1,932) | ₨836 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨911) | ₨279 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (₨577) | ₨128 | + 351% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨563) | ₨391 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (₨3,606) | ₨2,624 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 29 kr (₨853) | ₨210 | + 306% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (₨479) | ₨153 | + 212% | |
Housing | + 313% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 313% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,544 kr (₨525,204) | ₨137,741 | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,975 kr (₨358,485) | ₨58,708 | + 511% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (₨41,898) | ₨21,580 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,069 kr (₨391,254) | ₨79,067 | + 395% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,837 kr (₨264,554) | ₨35,699 | + 641% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 kr (₨11,066) | ₨17,044 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 kr (₨6,096) | ₨2,308 | + 164% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,458 kr (₨133,472) | ₨58,431 | + 128% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 kr (₨37,746) | ₨29,384 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (₨2,507) | ₨1,281 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 372 kr (₨11,134) | ₨625 | + 1681% | |
Clothes | + 178% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,143 kr (₨34,229) | ₨4,832 | + 608% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 449 kr (₨13,433) | ₨9,004 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,315 kr (₨39,365) | ₨13,089 | + 201% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,421 kr (₨42,534) | ₨13,255 | + 221% | |
Transportation | + 257% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 257% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,996 kr (₨8,801,328) | ₨2,800,000 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (₨508) | ₨272 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (₨24,413) | ₨4,030 | + 506% | |
Personal Care | + 241% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98 kr (₨2,936) | ₨230 | + 1179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 kr (₨4,395) | ₨838 | + 425% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328 kr (₨9,827) | ₨3,307 | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 kr (₨1,932) | ₨1,222 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (₨1,227) | ₨649 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43 kr (₨1,286) | ₨557 | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (₨988) | ₨396 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 kr (₨827) | ₨217 | + 280% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (₨10,668) | ₨495 | + 2056% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 504 kr (₨15,088) | ₨3,859 | + 291% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 271 kr (₨8,106) | ₨1,827 | + 344% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 921 kr (₨27,576) | ₨6,844 | + 303% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 931 kr (₨27,866) | ₨8,435 | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 kr (₨5,376) | ₨2,877 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56 kr (₨1,679) | ₨566 | + 197% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (₨1,993) | ₨803 | + 148% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,366 kr (₨130,696) | ₨149,999 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (₨60) | ₨255 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 496 kr (₨14,861) | ₨5,226 | + 184% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 kr (₨2,244) | ₨637 | + 252% | |
TOTAL | + 153% |

These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan
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