- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (45 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (31 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (22 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.65 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (14 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (13 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (23 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.36 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97 kr (40 ﷼) | 72 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (8 ﷼) | 4.51 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 29% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,672 kr (7,345 ﷼) | 11,001 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,308 kr (5,115 ﷼) | 7,229 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kr (456 ﷼) | 380 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,791 kr (4,900 ﷼) | 8,513 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,408 kr (3,494 ﷼) | 4,574 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 650 kr (270 ﷼) | 231 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (98 ﷼) | 251 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,187 kr (1,740 ﷼) | 1,288 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,356 kr (564 ﷼) | 416 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (27 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 kr (103 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 925 kr (384 ﷼) | 278 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 384 kr (160 ﷼) | 255 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 930 kr (387 ﷼) | 388 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,366 kr (568 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 51% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,210 kr (86,119 ﷼) | 80,548 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (6 ﷼) | 1.74 ﷼ | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 834 kr (346 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (23 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 kr (38 ﷼) | 76 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (108 ﷼) | 222 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (17 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (16 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (13 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (9 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (8 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (128 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375 kr (156 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (107 ﷼) | 83 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 793 kr (329 ﷼) | 305 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 kr (297 ﷼) | 347 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (55 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (16 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (26 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,697 kr (1,952 ﷼) | 2,828 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (0.41 ﷼) | 0.89 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 kr (179 ﷼) | 626 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (26 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.41561
QAR
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Cost of living in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Qatar
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