Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (C$4.35) | C$4.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 kr (C$3.82) | C$3.04 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (C$3.57) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.38) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.16) | C$3.41 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (C$17) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (C$3.07) | C$2.48 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (C$2.06) | C$1.93 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,260 kr (C$1,834) | C$2,136 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,281 kr (C$1,284) | C$1,241 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 646 kr (C$89) | C$133 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,664 kr (C$1,337) | C$1,120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,594 kr (C$774) | C$806 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 466 kr (C$65) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 kr (C$33) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,578 kr (C$633) | C$311 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,147 kr (C$159) | C$97 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$29) | C$25 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 942 kr (C$130) | C$60 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 398 kr (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (C$141) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,206 kr (C$167) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,845 kr (C$30,550) | C$22,935 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 kr (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 kr (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kr (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 215 kr (C$30) | C$77 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 kr (C$5.78) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (C$3.97) | C$3.85 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (C$4.99) | C$4.28 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (C$2.51) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 230 kr (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 418 kr (C$58) | C$52 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 829 kr (C$115) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 658 kr (C$91) | C$96 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (C$17) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (C$5.58) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,934 kr (C$682) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.22 kr (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 331 kr (C$46) | C$35 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 325 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,939 (42,935 kr) in Malmo.
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