- Cost of Living
- Sweden
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- Helsingborg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.64) | C$2.31 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (C$5.72) | C$4.13 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.70) | C$2.54 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (C$2.89) | C$3.55 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.46) | C$3.02 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (C$2.31) | C$2.26 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (C$13) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$3.09) | C$2.18 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (C$1.89) | C$1.87 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,209 kr (C$1,870) | C$1,209 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,126 kr (C$1,551) | C$1,030 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 kr (C$71) | C$104 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,975 kr (C$1,375) | C$919 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,709 kr (C$874) | C$695 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,322 kr (C$356) | C$64 | + 453% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (C$42) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,374 kr (C$670) | C$393 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,168 kr (C$179) | C$111 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 271 kr (C$42) | C$25 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (C$135) | C$58 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 387 kr (C$59) | C$41 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 kr (C$120) | C$96 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 978 kr (C$150) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,833 kr (C$31,218) | C$23,851 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.11) | C$1.19 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (C$112) | C$47 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 kr (C$33) | C$80 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 kr (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46 kr (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (C$4.91) | C$3.82 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (C$3.31) | C$3.16 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.71) | C$2.53 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 kr (C$36) | C$19 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr (C$52) | C$45 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (C$39) | C$26 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 611 kr (C$94) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 676 kr (C$103) | C$89 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 kr (C$15) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.73) | C$5.72 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (C$9) | C$5.43 | + 58% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 361 kr (C$55) | C$34 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,493
(29,339 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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