Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 2.24 times more expensive as compared to Republic of the Congo.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Republic of the Congo. 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 Republic of the Congo.
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 Indicators  | Sweden  | Republic of the Congo  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 450,000 XAF (720 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 1,200,000 XAF (1,920 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 300,000 XAF (480 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 550,000 XAF (880 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 3 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 1.30 times more expensive than Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 35,000 XAF (56 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 897.21% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 18.96 times more compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 28.16% less in Sweden compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 3,500 XAF (5.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.56 times less expensive than the cost in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 17.70% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 1,800 XAF (2.88 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 1,800 XAF (2.88 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.30 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 600 XAF (0.96 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 9.61% less in Sweden compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 4,500 XAF (7.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 700 XAF (1.12 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 350,000 XAF (560 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.97 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 8,000,000 XAF (12,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 4,800 XAF (7.68 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 6,000 XAF 9.60 USD |
You would have to pay 1.43 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 13,000 XAF (20.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.55 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Spa Treatment  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 10.14 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 120,000 XAF (192 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 22,000 XAF (35.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 22,000 XAF (35.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 18,000 XAF (28.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 18,000 XAF (28.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.76 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 35,000 XAF (56 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 4.28 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 70,000 XAF (112 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 90,000 XAF (144 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 130,000 XAF (208 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Tutoring  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
School Supplies  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 6.95 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 7,000 XAF (11.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Bowling  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.39 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Art Classes  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 4.31 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 600,000 XAF (960 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 350,000 XAF (560 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 5,000 XAF per hour (8 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 1,200,000 XAF (1,920 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 2.13 times more salary as compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sweden | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.68 times more in Sweden, as compared to Republic of the Congo.
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