Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (48 ﷼) | 64 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (36 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (24 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (5.80 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (15 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (13 ﷼) | 4.36 ﷼ | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (24 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.86 ﷼) | 4.12 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (7 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111 kr (48 ﷼) | 116 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (9 ﷼) | 5.24 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (5.22 ﷼) | 4.81 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 32% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (6,874 ﷼) | 10,081 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (5,382 ﷼) | 7,466 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (429 ﷼) | 563 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (4,589 ﷼) | 6,490 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (3,262 ﷼) | 4,476 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (154 ﷼) | 397 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (87 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (1,612 ﷼) | 1,220 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (459 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (20 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 207 kr (90 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 984 kr (427 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 391 kr (170 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kr (461 ﷼) | 459 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (540 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 8% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (106,509 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 ﷼) | 1.28 ﷼ | + 389% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 kr (320 ﷼) | 378 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (24 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (49 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (108 ﷼) | 204 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (11 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (9 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (8 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (135 ﷼) | 64 ﷼ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 28% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (173 ﷼) | 229 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (113 ﷼) | 82 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (331 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (276 ﷼) | 366 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 kr (56 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (17 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (29 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (2,419 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (1.20 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 323 kr (140 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (28 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.43389
QAR
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Cost of living in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Qatar
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