- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- France
- Helsingborg
- Lyon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Helsingborg (Sweden) and Lyon (France)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 90 kr (€10.47) | €13.67 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 kr (€6.69) | €6.97 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | €4.68 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.75) | €1.01 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €2.43 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (€3.14) | €2.00 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (€5.24) | €4.86 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11.50 kr (€1.34) | €2.43 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (€1.51) | €2.47 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.75) | €1.61 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7.51 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €2.09 | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (€1.16) | €1.42 | 18% |
| Housing | 73% | ||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 73% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 16,135 kr (€1,877) | €1,017 | 85% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 kr (€58) | €97 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | €29 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (€582) | €548 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €82 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 kr (€3.49) | €11.17 | 69% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (€35) | €12.88 | 171% |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 55% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,000 kr (€116) | €82 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 500 kr (€58) | €28 | 109% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 650 kr (€76) | €83 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 800 kr (€93) | €81 | 14% |
| Transportation | 72% | ||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 189,900 kr (€22,095) | €23,286 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.75) | €1.55 | 12% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 1,030 kr (€120) | €52 | 130% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 189 kr (€22) | €17.38 | 27% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | €8.50 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.30 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.60 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €5 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.74 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.84 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 kr (€29) | €20 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €30 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 kr (€23) | €17.86 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €59 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 900 kr (€105) | €55 | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73 kr (€8.44) | €8 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.60 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 50 kr (€5.82) | €4.36 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €137 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 500 kr (€58) | €65 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 55 kr (€6.40) | €6.28 | 2% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 661 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Lyon (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,575
(30,728 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Lyon.