- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Helsingborg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (C$15) | C$14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.68) | C$2.38 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (C$5.84) | C$4.26 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.78) | C$2.62 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (C$2.95) | C$3.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.49) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (C$2.36) | C$2.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$3.15) | C$2.31 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (C$1.93) | C$1.76 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,209 kr (C$1,909) | C$1,186 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,126 kr (C$1,583) | C$982 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 kr (C$72) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,975 kr (C$1,403) | C$919 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,709 kr (C$893) | C$695 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,322 kr (C$363) | C$64 | + 465% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,374 kr (C$684) | C$392 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,168 kr (C$183) | C$111 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 271 kr (C$42) | C$26 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (C$137) | C$61 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 387 kr (C$61) | C$41 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 kr (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 978 kr (C$153) | C$87 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 93% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,833 kr (C$31,870) | C$22,684 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.15) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (C$114) | C$47 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 kr (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46 kr (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (C$5.01) | C$3.90 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (C$3.37) | C$3.21 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 kr (C$37) | C$19 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr (C$53) | C$44 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (C$40) | C$26 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 611 kr (C$96) | C$84 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 676 kr (C$106) | C$90 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 kr (C$15) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.85) | C$5.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (C$9) | C$5.61 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,450 kr (C$227) | C$141 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 361 kr (C$57) | C$34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,086
(26,133 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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