Cost of living in Sweden compared to Saudi Arabia
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 13% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 43 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 33 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 20 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (﷼ 5.67) | ﷼ 5.64 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 28 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 7 | + 111% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 21 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (﷼ 5.75) | ﷼ 5.33 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 12 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 2.68 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (﷼ 7,744) | ﷼ 3,853 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (﷼ 5,523) | ﷼ 2,769 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (﷼ 887) | ﷼ 553 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (﷼ 5,074) | ﷼ 4,945 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (﷼ 3,524) | ﷼ 1,772 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (﷼ 148) | ﷼ 278 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (﷼ 117) | ﷼ 228 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (﷼ 1,702) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (﷼ 447) | ﷼ 425 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 32 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (﷼ 104) | ﷼ 50 | + 108% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 29% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (﷼ 318) | ﷼ 263 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (﷼ 164) | ﷼ 343 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (﷼ 368) | ﷼ 309 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (﷼ 536) | ﷼ 560 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 52% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (﷼ 126,182) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 628% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 227% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (﷼ 332) | ﷼ 280 | + 19% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 6 | + 217% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (﷼ 94) | ﷼ 82 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (﷼ 100) | ﷼ 299 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 24 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 11 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 25 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (﷼ 114) | ﷼ 49 | + 135% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 55% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Sweden | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (﷼ 177) | ﷼ 49 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (﷼ 115) | ﷼ 79 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (﷼ 342) | ﷼ 439 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (﷼ 327) | ﷼ 306 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (﷼ 53) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 12 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (﷼ 2,369) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (﷼ 2.74) | ﷼ 0.38 | + 630% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (﷼ 159) | ﷼ 437 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 24 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 30% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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