- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (43 ﷼) | 77 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (30 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (21 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.46 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (14 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (12 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (21 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (10 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.06 ﷼) | 5.10 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (39 ﷼) | 89 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (8 ﷼) | 5.74 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (7 ﷼) | 4.03 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (7,021 ﷼) | 11,072 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (4,870 ﷼) | 6,909 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (424 ﷼) | 376 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (4,624 ﷼) | 8,453 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (3,285 ﷼) | 4,399 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (269 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (95 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (1,599 ﷼) | 1,525 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (522 ﷼) | 460 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (30 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (111 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 233% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (370 ﷼) | 252 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (147 ﷼) | 239 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (372 ﷼) | 402 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (541 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 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 | 205,856 kr (81,644 ﷼) | 79,726 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.75 ﷼) | 1.89 ﷼ | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (332 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 24% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (21 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (41 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kr (100 ﷼) | 245 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (15 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (16 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (12 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (9 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (122 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (156 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (103 ﷼) | 87 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (331 ﷼) | 282 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (291 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (52 ﷼) | 62 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (15 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (25 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (1,858 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (0.36 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (168 ﷼) | 594 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (25 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.39661
QAR
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SEK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,352 prices entered by 528 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 19% cheaper than in Qatar
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