Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (41 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (31 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (19 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.51 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (13 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (12 ﷼) | 5.44 ﷼ | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (18 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (10 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (4.20 ﷼) | 3.89 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (5.94 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (36 ﷼) | 107 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (8 ﷼) | 5.09 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,545 kr (5,983 ﷼) | 11,528 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,031 kr (4,351 ﷼) | 7,730 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 846 kr (306 ﷼) | 653 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,897 kr (3,217 ﷼) | 6,700 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (2,416 ﷼) | 3,989 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (203 ﷼) | 493 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (104 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (1,172 ﷼) | 1,318 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (402 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (54 ﷼) | 52 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (59 ﷼) | 48 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (312 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (112 ﷼) | 209 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (321 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (427 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 71% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (94,435 ﷼) | 75,992 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (7 ﷼) | 2.04 ﷼ | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (273 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (25 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (36 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (90 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (12 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (13 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (7 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (102 ﷼) | 63 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 26% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (162 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 287 kr (104 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (293 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 866 kr (313 ﷼) | 316 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (46 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (15 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (26 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (2,572 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (0.59 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (120 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (24 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in Qatar
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