Cost of living in Pune (India) is 54% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Pune (India) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Pune | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨462 (61 kr) | 112 kr | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨364 (48 kr) | 85 kr | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (19 kr) | 61 kr | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨69 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨86 (11 kr) | 36 kr | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (5.94 kr) | 30 kr | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨268 (36 kr) | 52 kr | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (22 kr) | 29 kr | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (4.02 kr) | 12 kr | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨164 (22 kr) | 18 kr | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨885 (118 kr) | 122 kr | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (5.46 kr) | 17 kr | - 67% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Pune (India) is 64% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨36,026 (4,792 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,914 (3,181 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,887 (650 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,001 (3,192 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,605 (1,810 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,338 (710 kr) | 410 kr | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨657 (87 kr) | 359 kr | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,906 (4,244 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,323 (2,038 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨675 (90 kr) | 67 kr | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨374 (50 kr) | 203 kr | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Pune (India) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,869 (382 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,283 (437 kr) | 419 kr | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,359 (580 kr) | 1,035 kr | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,154 (420 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Pune (India) is 60% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,681,900 (223,709 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨961 (128 kr) | 606 kr | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨241 (32 kr) | 319 kr | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Pune (India) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Pune | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 (19 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (32 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨937 (125 kr) | 261 kr | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨267 (36 kr) | 41 kr | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (23 kr) | 31 kr | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨207 (27 kr) | 28 kr | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨101 (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (37 kr) | 274 kr | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Pune (India) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Pune | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,429 (190 kr) | 415 kr | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (79 kr) | 267 kr | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,244 (166 kr) | 819 kr | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,883 (250 kr) | 847 kr | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨899 (120 kr) | 138 kr | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (25 kr) | 40 kr | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨283 (38 kr) | 70 kr | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨57,020 (7,584 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.13 (0.15 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,791 (238 kr) | 290 kr | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨315 (42 kr) | 67 kr | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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