Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 kr (₨3,390) | ₨972 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (₨2,448) | ₨1,004 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (₨1,733) | ₨365 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (₨418) | ₨170 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (₨1,049) | ₨285 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (₨1,011) | ₨255 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (₨1,424) | ₨1,139 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨790) | ₨290 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (₨373) | ₨117 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨488) | ₨549 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (₨3,001) | ₨2,784 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨611) | ₨289 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 kr (₨629) | ₨191 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 263% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,131 kr (₨477,889) | ₨115,670 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (₨358,629) | ₨70,950 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (₨28,871) | ₨25,995 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,269 kr (₨323,366) | ₨59,502 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (₨255,523) | ₨50,821 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (₨15,194) | ₨20,152 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (₨8,459) | ₨2,097 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (₨103,030) | ₨71,636 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (₨77,103) | ₨23,262 | + 231% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (₨3,234) | ₨1,718 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (₨7,364) | ₨1,977 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (₨24,495) | ₨3,426 | + 615% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (₨11,338) | ₨6,254 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (₨27,120) | ₨13,199 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (₨36,258) | ₨8,569 | + 323% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (₨7,769,478) | ₨4,456,060 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (₨564) | ₨270 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 867 kr (₨22,857) | ₨4,626 | + 394% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (₨1,391) | ₨1,015 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (₨3,340) | ₨1,391 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (₨7,196) | ₨3,667 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (₨1,027) | ₨521 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨810) | ₨922 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨955) | ₨736 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (₨826) | ₨249 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (₨632) | ₨242 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (₨8,907) | ₨860 | + 936% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (₨12,244) | ₨3,545 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (₨7,922) | ₨2,089 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (₨26,357) | ₨2,959 | + 791% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (₨20,747) | ₨7,109 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (₨4,226) | ₨880 | + 380% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (₨1,095) | ₨669 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (₨1,900) | ₨745 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (₨244,098) | ₨119,622 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (₨35) | ₨3.79 | + 815% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (₨10,485) | ₨3,764 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (₨1,813) | ₨415 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,470 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan
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