Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 4.78 times more expensive as compared to Egypt.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Egypt. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Sweden and Egypt.
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Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 18,000 EGP (576 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 5,000 EGP (160 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 9 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 2.0 % | 0.1 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 4.22 times more expensive than Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 627.89% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 7.11 times more compared to Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 70 EGP (2.24 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 753.13% more in Sweden compared to Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 8 EGP (0.26 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 90 EGP (2.88 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.56 times more expensive than the cost in Egypt.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 241.71% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 4.80 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 350 EGP (11.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Soft Drink | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 35 EGP (1.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 324.74% more in Sweden compared to Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 3.07 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 5.51 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 200,000 EGP (6,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 40 EGP (1.28 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 20 EGP 0.64 USD |
You would have to pay 2.89 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Doctor Visit | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Vaccinations | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 5.34 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Haircuts | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 10.29 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) |
Summer Dress | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 4.82 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Children's Jeans | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 1,800 EGP (57.60 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 6.63 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 2,200 EGP (70.40 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 6,000 EGP (192 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 40,000 EGP (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Tutoring | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
School Supplies | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 7.29 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) |
Gym Membership | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Bowling | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Video Games | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 4.59 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Language Classes | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Art Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Music Lessons | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 7.93 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 10,000 EGP (320 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 66.67 EGP per hour (2.13 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 14 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 14 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 9,000 EGP (288 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 8.38 times more salary as compared to Egypt.
Indicators | Sweden | Egypt |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Professional Services cost 11.38 times more in Sweden, as compared to Egypt.
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