Cost of living in Sweden compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (₨2,655) | ₨526 | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88 kr (₨1,949) | ₨954 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 kr (₨1,314) | ₨220 | + 497% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (₨298) | ₨121 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (₨834) | ₨171 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (₨753) | ₨111 | + 580% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (₨1,155) | ₨666 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (₨598) | ₨206 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (₨268) | ₨55 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (₨346) | ₨220 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (₨2,537) | ₨1,897 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (₨489) | ₨169 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (₨483) | ₨72 | + 570% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,188 kr (₨379,778) | ₨77,773 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,243 kr (₨292,603) | ₨46,169 | + 534% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,030 kr (₨22,760) | ₨14,974 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,278 kr (₨227,105) | ₨56,654 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,038 kr (₨155,520) | ₨40,900 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (₨12,415) | ₨10,478 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (₨6,350) | ₨2,441 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (₨71,624) | ₨57,346 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (₨24,590) | ₨29,118 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (₨3,314) | ₨826 | + 301% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (₨3,621) | ₨1,372 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (₨19,077) | ₨4,431 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 329 kr (₨7,266) | ₨9,816 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (₨19,596) | ₨21,287 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (₨26,073) | ₨8,986 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (₨5,770,068) | ₨4,181,740 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (₨429) | ₨163 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (₨16,655) | ₨5,730 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (₨1,540) | ₨343 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (₨2,210) | ₨1,215 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (₨5,498) | ₨2,403 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (₨722) | ₨3,359 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (₨771) | ₨781 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (₨727) | ₨473 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (₨483) | ₨422 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (₨440) | ₨179 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (₨6,202) | ₨911 | + 581% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sweden | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 kr (₨10,552) | ₨1,492 | + 607% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 284 kr (₨6,267) | ₨1,203 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (₨17,907) | ₨3,192 | + 461% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 902 kr (₨19,934) | ₨4,199 | + 375% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (₨3,042) | ₨1,025 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (₨904) | ₨486 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (₨1,636) | ₨500 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (₨157,177) | ₨107,118 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (₨36) | ₨4.02 | + 792% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (₨7,362) | ₨4,190 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (₨1,448) | ₨252 | + 474% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,441 prices entered by 428 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan
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