Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 7.83 times more expensive as compared to Ethiopia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia.
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Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 20,000 ETB (360 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 30,000 ETB (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 7,000 ETB (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 4.62 times more expensive than Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 50,000 ETB (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 391.54% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 5.06 times more compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 133.33% more in Sweden compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 3 ETB (0.05 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 8 ETB (0.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 25 ETB (0.45 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 7.00 times more expensive than the cost in Ethiopia.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1362.68% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 12.64 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Soft Drink | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 942.43% more in Sweden compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 6.01 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 7,500 ETB (135 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1.99 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 100,000 ETB (1,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 5,000 ETB (90 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 9.78 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Doctor Visit | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Vaccinations | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 13.10 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Haircuts | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 13.36 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Summer Dress | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 8,000 ETB (144 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 3.54 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Children's Jeans | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 3,000 ETB (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 2,500 ETB (45 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 400 ETB (7.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 8.19 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 35,000 ETB (630 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
School Supplies | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 9.88 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 70 ETB (1.26 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Bowling | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Video Games | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 14.91 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Language Classes | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Music Lessons | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 40 ETB (0.72 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 21.10 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 66.67 ETB per hour (1.20 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 10.98 times more salary as compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Sweden | Ethiopia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 20.22 times more in Sweden, as compared to Ethiopia.
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