Life abroad often looks exciting on social media, but for most people, the real concern starts much before booking a flight. Can you actually afford to live there? That question is becoming more common as Indians explore opportunities overseas, and posts that break down everyday expenses are drawing plenty of attention online. One such post, shared by an Indian woman living in Sweden, has now sparked fresh conversations by putting numbers to the cost of daily life.
Indian woman breaks down the cost of living in Sweden
The post was shared by Kritika Sakoriya, who regularly posts about her life in Sweden on Instagram.Speaking about the question she is asked most often, she wrote, “Everyone asks me, ‘Is Sweden really expensive?’”She explained that living expenses depend on the city and a person’s lifestyle. To give people a realistic idea, she shared an estimate of what a single person may spend in a month.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Rent is the biggest monthly expense
According to Kritika, rent usually ranges between 8,000 and 15,000 SEK, which is around ₹80,000 to ₹1.5 lakh.She estimated that groceries cost between 3,000 and 5,000 SEK, or roughly ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 every month.Public transport expenses are about 1,000 SEK, which is close to ₹10,000.For mobile and internet services, she estimated a monthly cost of 300 to 700 SEK, or around ₹3,000 to ₹7,000. Utility bills generally range from 500 to 1,500 SEK, which works out to approximately ₹5,000 to ₹15,000.
Monthly expenses can reach ₹2.5 lakh
Based on these estimates, Kritika said a single person may spend anywhere between 18,000 and 25,000 SEK every month. That is roughly ₹1.8 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, depending on where they live and the lifestyle they follow.She also noted that while Sweden is expensive, many people appreciate the quality of life it offers. As she wrote, “Expensive? Yes. But Sweden also offers great work-life balance, clean surroundings, and excellent public services.”Disclaimer: This article is based on information shared on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims, estimates, or experiences mentioned in the posts.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)
