Cost of living in Sweden compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 75% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (₨564) | ₨269 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (₨406) | ₨350 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (₨280) | ₨172 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (₨67) | ₨35 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (₨182) | ₨99 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (₨169) | ₨87 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (₨233) | ₨160 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (₨133) | ₨95 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (₨61) | ₨56 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (₨86) | ₨70 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 kr (₨482) | ₨472 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (₨103) | ₨76 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (₨111) | ₨10 | + 1014% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 78% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,155 kr (₨80,565) | ₨50,890 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,530 kr (₨60,042) | ₨23,651 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (₨4,657) | ₨2,840 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,261 kr (₨54,413) | ₨27,201 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,048 kr (₨40,151) | ₨13,679 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 551 kr (₨2,446) | ₨2,000 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 kr (₨1,451) | ₨884 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,049 kr (₨17,966) | ₨27,685 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,663 kr (₨16,253) | ₨7,679 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 127 kr (₨564) | ₨250 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (₨999) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 14% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (₨4,082) | ₨2,280 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402 kr (₨1,784) | ₨3,120 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 991 kr (₨4,399) | ₨4,041 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,246 kr (₨5,532) | ₨3,000 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 66% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,824 kr (₨1,312,786) | ₨1,376,100 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (₨95) | ₨74 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 859 kr (₨3,812) | ₨1,500 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (₨197) | ₨125 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (₨444) | ₨400 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kr (₨1,186) | ₨800 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (₨171) | ₨150 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (₨136) | ₨156 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (₨162) | ₨300 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (₨137) | ₨125 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (₨111) | ₨75 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 kr (₨1,426) | ₨600 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 104% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Sweden | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 kr (₨2,255) | ₨1,000 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (₨1,334) | ₨544 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 756 kr (₨3,356) | ₨1,000 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 769 kr (₨3,412) | ₨1,400 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 kr (₨719) | ₨300 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₨183) | ₨125 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (₨313) | ₨175 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (₨42,114) | ₨25,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (₨5.84) | ₨1.00 | + 484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 390 kr (₨1,733) | ₨1,300 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (₨306) | ₨240 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 64% more expensive than in Mauritius
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