Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.50) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (C$5.00) | C$4.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (C$3.60) | C$3.04 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (C$3.20) | C$4.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (C$1.25) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$2.66) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (C$2.17) | C$1.93 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,141 kr (C$1,639) | C$2,136 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,776 kr (C$1,320) | C$1,241 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 kr (C$64) | C$133 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,155 kr (C$1,101) | C$1,120 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,450 kr (C$736) | C$806 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (C$90) | C$66 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (C$608) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (C$166) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (C$39) | C$25 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (C$120) | C$60 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (C$122) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,233 kr (C$26,080) | C$22,935 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$1.88) | C$1.42 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 755 kr (C$102) | C$67 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (C$47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (C$5.28) | C$3.85 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (C$4.56) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (C$2.70) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (C$34) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (C$79) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (C$110) | C$96 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (C$16) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.05) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (C$50) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 198 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,433 (47,660 kr) in Helsingborg.
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