- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Helsingborg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.67) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (C$5.40) | C$4.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (C$3.92) | C$2.90 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (C$3.30) | C$4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.53) | C$3.31 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.36) | C$3.07 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (C$3.09) | C$2.51 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.95) | C$2.07 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (C$1,857) | C$1,576 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (C$1,437) | C$1,122 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (C$71) | C$109 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (C$1,223) | C$1,019 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (C$840) | C$774 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (C$103) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (C$41) | C$40 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (C$686) | C$377 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (C$177) | C$98 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (C$40) | C$23 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (C$136) | C$59 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (C$58) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (C$123) | C$93 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (C$163) | C$92 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (C$30,180) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.06) | C$1.27 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (C$107) | C$65 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (C$5.07) | C$2.83 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (C$3.00) | C$3.09 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.67) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (C$36) | C$19 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (C$60) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (C$88) | C$101 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (C$118) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (C$16) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.61) | C$5.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.28 kr (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 kr (C$57) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,202
(34,680 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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