Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 101 kr (C$15) | C$20 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 76 kr (C$11) | C$10 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 49 kr (C$7) | C$5.78 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 11 kr (C$1.65) | C$1.98 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 37 kr (C$5.49) | C$4.18 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 27 kr (C$3.96) | C$3.04 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 56 kr (C$8) | C$10 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 24 kr (C$3.51) | C$4.24 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9 kr (C$1.37) | C$3.76 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 16 kr (C$2.32) | C$3.41 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 87 kr (C$13) | C$19 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 16 kr (C$2.39) | C$1.93 | 23% |
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 12,011 kr (C$1,781) | C$2,136 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 9,574 kr (C$1,420) | C$1,241 | 14% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 513 kr (C$76) | C$133 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 7,968 kr (C$1,181) | C$1,120 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,350 kr (C$793) | C$806 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 666 kr (C$99) | C$66 | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 268 kr (C$40) | C$54 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 4,502 kr (C$667) | C$311 | 114% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,229 kr (C$182) | C$97 | 88% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 85 kr (C$13) | C$10 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 286 kr (C$42) | C$25 | 68% |
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 892 kr (C$132) | C$60 | 119% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 357 kr (C$53) | C$39 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 903 kr (C$134) | C$98 | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,098 kr (C$163) | C$117 | 39% |
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 201,211 kr (C$29,832) | C$22,942 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (C$2.06) | C$1.39 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 737 kr (C$109) | C$67 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 348 kr (C$52) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 45 kr (C$7) | C$8 | 20% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 83 kr (C$12) | C$22 | 43% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 202 kr (C$30) | C$77 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 51 kr (C$8) | C$6 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 39 kr (C$5.80) | C$3.85 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 34 kr (C$5.01) | C$4.28 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 20 kr (C$2.97) | C$3.11 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17 kr (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 235 kr (C$35) | C$20 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Helsingborg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 412 kr (C$61) | C$52 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 253 kr (C$37) | C$26 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 584 kr (C$87) | C$117 | 26% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 813 kr (C$120) | C$96 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 118 kr (C$18) | C$9 | 88% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 37 kr (C$5.55) | C$5.42 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 59 kr (C$9) | C$7 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$647 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.50 kr (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 374 kr (C$55) | C$35 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 57 kr (C$9) | C$11 | 22% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,260 (48,967 kr) in Helsingborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.