Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (50 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (36 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (24 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (5.51 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (16 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (15 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (19 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (5.58 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (41 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (9 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (6 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | + 17% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 31% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (7,518 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (5,362 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (861 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (4,926 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (3,421 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (144 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (114 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (1,652 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (433 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (38 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (101 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 5% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (309 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (159 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (357 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (521 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 108% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (122,504 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (7 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 228% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (322 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | + 132% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 21% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (20 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (91 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (97 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (14 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (13 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (13 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (14 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (7 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (111 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 71% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Sweden | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (172 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (112 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (332 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (318 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (52 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (25 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (2,299 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (2.66 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 166% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (154 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (25 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 8% more expensive than in Qatar
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