Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 2.52 times less expensive as compared to Kuwait.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Kuwait. 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 Kuwait.
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Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 1.20 times less expensive than Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 1,500 KWD (4,875 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 11.81% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 1.07 times less compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 62.67% less in Sweden compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 0.60 KWD (1.95 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.17 times less expensive than the cost in Kuwait.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 62.41% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.72 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Soft Drink | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 3.50 KWD (11.38 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 44.24% less in Sweden compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 14 KWD (45.50 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.25 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.38 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 25,000 KWD (81,250 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 500 KWD (1,625 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 3.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 0.90 KWD (2.93 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 3.40 KWD (11.05 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 5 KWD 16.25 USD |
You would have to pay 4.40 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Doctor Visit | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Vaccinations | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 75 KWD (243.75 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.96 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Haircuts | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 4 KWD (13 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.65 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 180 KWD (585 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.11 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Children's Jeans | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 350 KWD (1,137.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 300 KWD (975 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.61 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 450 KWD (1,462.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 800 KWD (2,600 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 2,500 KWD (8,125 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 3,500 KWD (11,375 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Tutoring | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
School Supplies | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 1.72 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Gym Membership | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Bowling | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Video Games | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 45 KWD (146.25 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 3.49 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Language Classes | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Art Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Music Lessons | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 3.05 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 20 KWD per hour (65 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 700 KWD (2,275 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 2,000 KWD (6,500 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 2.08 times less salary as compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Sweden | Kuwait |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 110 KWD (357.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.29 times less in Sweden, as compared to Kuwait.
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