- 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 | 109 kr (45 ﷼) | 71 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (31 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.72 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (15 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (13 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (21 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.31 ﷼) | 4.57 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (40 ﷼) | 101 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 ﷼) | 5.60 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (8 ﷼) | 4.47 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 26% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,404 kr (7,123 ﷼) | 10,522 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,935 kr (4,885 ﷼) | 6,726 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 kr (487 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,228 kr (4,596 ﷼) | 7,768 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,262 kr (3,381 ﷼) | 4,228 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 708 kr (290 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (94 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,056 kr (1,660 ﷼) | 1,375 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (556 ﷼) | 424 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (32 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (116 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 251% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 941 kr (385 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (151 ﷼) | 242 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 937 kr (383 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,353 kr (554 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (83,851 ﷼) | 77,286 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (6.00 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (343 ﷼) | 337 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (21 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (39 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (106 ﷼) | 261 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (16 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (17 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (12 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (9 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (123 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 29% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (169 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (105 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (366 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (310 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (53 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (25 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (1,920 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (0.38 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (168 ﷼) | 542 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (26 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40929
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,376 prices entered by 537 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Qatar
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