Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Sweden instead of British Indian Ocean Territory, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$11.92
SEK131.53
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$9.45
SEK104.33
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.04
SEK22.53
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.93
SEK21.28
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.49
SEK27.44
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.18
SEK57.22
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.43
SEK59.98
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.74
SEK41.27
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.68
SEK51.61
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.19
SEK13.15
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.06
SEK11.66
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.13
SEK12.52
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.73
SEK19.09
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.67
SEK7.43
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.70
SEK7.74
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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British Indian Ocean Territory
|
Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.64
SEK73.23
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$68.10
SEK751.61
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,850.74
SEK296,330.10
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$21.47
SEK236.90
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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British Indian Ocean Territory
|
Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$30.29
SEK334.26
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$821.73
SEK9,068.74
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$641.62
SEK7,081.06
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$77.37
SEK853.90
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$122.27
SEK1,349.45
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,135.75
SEK34,606.74
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
Sweden
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$6.64
SEK73.30
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.78
SEK41.77
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$6.41
SEK70.72
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$38.70
SEK427.09
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$14.24
SEK157.12
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
Sweden
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$79.10
SEK872.92
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$35.56
SEK392.45
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$84.42
SEK931.70
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$125.14
SEK1,381.06
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