Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 175% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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Food | + 192% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 192% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (₨858) | ₨300 | + 186% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (₨670) | ₨260 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (₨460) | ₨76 | + 503% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (₨102) | ₨36 | + 184% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (₨253) | ₨66 | + 283% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (₨253) | ₨75 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (₨359) | ₨288 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (₨223) | ₨106 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (₨95) | ₨18 | + 434% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨150) | ₨88 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 kr (₨851) | ₨784 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (₨168) | ₨70 | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (₨172) | ₨40 | + 327% | |
Housing | + 210% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 210% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,926 kr (₨117,936) | ₨17,123 | + 589% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,558 kr (₨83,418) | ₨17,746 | + 370% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,452 kr (₨11,476) | ₨3,148 | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,407 kr (₨74,326) | ₨20,818 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,652 kr (₨52,555) | ₨10,000 | + 426% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (₨4,589) | ₨5,000 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 316 kr (₨2,500) | ₨1,025 | + 144% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (₨29,559) | ₨30,893 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (₨9,922) | ₨11,740 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (₨476) | ₨462 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (₨2,041) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 152% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 845 kr (₨6,680) | ₨2,485 | + 169% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (₨3,172) | ₨1,479 | + 114% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 874 kr (₨6,903) | ₨3,227 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,259 kr (₨9,951) | ₨1,970 | + 405% | |
Transportation | + 223% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 223% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,012 kr (₨1,532,937) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (₨123) | ₨72 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 797 kr (₨6,294) | ₨567 | + 1011% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 203 kr (₨1,603) | ₨193 | + 730% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (₨434) | ₨45 | + 865% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (₨779) | ₨1,200 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kr (₨2,426) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (₨371) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (₨230) | ₨75 | + 207% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (₨235) | ₨248 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (₨141) | ₨60 | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨158) | ₨45 | + 251% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr (₨2,394) | ₨500 | + 379% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Durgapur | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 403 kr (₨3,182) | ₨980 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 284 kr (₨2,246) | ₨335 | + 571% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (₨6,503) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 kr (₨6,321) | ₨1,800 | + 251% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 122 kr (₨965) | ₨600 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (₨313) | ₨65 | + 382% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (₨517) | ₨150 | + 245% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,797 kr (₨37,905) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 kr (₨9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 341 kr (₨2,696) | ₨500 | + 439% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (₨487) | ₨120 | + 306% | |
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TOTAL | + 175% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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