- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (45 ﷼) | 66 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (31 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.69 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (14 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (20 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.37 ﷼) | 3.92 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (40 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 ﷼) | 5.88 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (8 ﷼) | 4.05 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,515 kr (7,498 ﷼) | 10,486 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,613 kr (5,108 ﷼) | 6,756 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,249 kr (506 ﷼) | 453 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,848 kr (4,798 ﷼) | 7,042 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,616 kr (3,489 ﷼) | 4,075 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 777 kr (315 ﷼) | 285 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (86 ﷼) | 236 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,949 kr (1,599 ﷼) | 1,386 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149 kr (465 ﷼) | 451 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (30 ﷼) | 41 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 301 kr (122 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 267% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (386 ﷼) | 230 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 kr (151 ﷼) | 249 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 942 kr (382 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,369 kr (554 ﷼) | 305 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,181 kr (81,883 ﷼) | 77,252 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (6 ﷼) | 1.93 ﷼ | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 840 kr (340 ﷼) | 315 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (21 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (37 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (104 ﷼) | 246 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (14 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (16 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (12 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (9 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (9 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 kr (129 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 29% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (174 ﷼) | 192 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (103 ﷼) | 77 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 957 kr (388 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (297 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (53 ﷼) | 68 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (15 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (25 ﷼) | 51 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (1,900 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (0.38 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 423 kr (171 ﷼) | 518 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (25 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.40500
QAR
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SEK
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Cost of living in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Qatar
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