Cost of living in Sweden compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 kr (₨1,009) | ₨368 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (₨729) | ₨334 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (₨499) | ₨164 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (₨119) | ₨56 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (₨327) | ₨89 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (₨302) | ₨42 | + 624% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (₨419) | ₨229 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨237) | ₨160 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (₨108) | ₨31 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨151) | ₨157 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 kr (₨854) | ₨764 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨184) | ₨91 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (₨199) | ₨38 | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,466 kr (₨146,146) | ₨45,938 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,661 kr (₨108,115) | ₨27,115 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (₨8,305) | ₨5,505 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,416 kr (₨98,263) | ₨23,473 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,241 kr (₨73,135) | ₨14,115 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 551 kr (₨4,363) | ₨5,687 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 kr (₨2,587) | ₨682 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,131 kr (₨32,694) | ₨29,559 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,663 kr (₨28,986) | ₨12,077 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 127 kr (₨1,005) | ₨540 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (₨1,782) | ₨589 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (₨7,281) | ₨2,517 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 399 kr (₨3,158) | ₨2,484 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 994 kr (₨7,863) | ₨3,996 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,246 kr (₨9,865) | ₨2,931 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,824 kr (₨2,341,219) | ₨1,317,940 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (₨170) | ₨108 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 873 kr (₨6,906) | ₨1,125 | + 514% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (₨352) | ₨139 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (₨791) | ₨251 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (₨2,032) | ₨1,242 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (₨305) | ₨408 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨242) | ₨211 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨289) | ₨261 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (₨245) | ₨174 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (₨197) | ₨90 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 kr (₨2,543) | ₨289 | + 781% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sweden | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 530 kr (₨4,195) | ₨1,485 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (₨2,384) | ₨636 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (₨6,414) | ₨1,554 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (₨6,024) | ₨1,725 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (₨1,319) | ₨729 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₨326) | ₨200 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (₨558) | ₨180 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (₨75,106) | ₨47,352 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (₨10) | ₨1.08 | + 864% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 390 kr (₨3,090) | ₨1,667 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (₨546) | ₨262 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 168% more expensive than in India
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