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Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (C$12) | C$15 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (C$1.42) | C$2.05 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (C$3.80) | C$4.81 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (C$2.92) | C$2.90 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (C$3.00) | C$4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (C$1.15) | C$3.34 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.40) | C$3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (C$3.32) | C$2.41 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (C$2.96) | C$2.01 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (C$1,622) | C$1,651 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (C$1,228) | C$1,142 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (C$81) | C$102 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (C$917) | C$1,038 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (C$650) | C$779 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (C$41) | C$66 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,965 kr (C$595) | C$351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,199 kr (C$180) | C$86 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 kr (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 kr (C$31) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (C$115) | C$59 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (C$137) | C$93 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (C$171) | C$92 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (C$29,988) | C$22,749 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.03) | C$1.27 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (C$75) | C$67 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 kr (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
| 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$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 201 kr (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (C$5.71) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.49) | C$3.72 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (C$5.38) | C$2.83 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (C$2.85) | C$3.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 253 kr (C$38) | C$19 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 kr (C$61) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 746 kr (C$112) | C$101 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (C$60) | C$85 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 113 kr (C$17) | C$8 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (C$4.67) | C$5.34 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,934 kr (C$740) | C$549 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (C$43) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,864
(32,433 kr)
in Malmo.
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