Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 kr (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 kr (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (C$1.61) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (C$4.49) | C$4.18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (C$4.27) | C$3.17 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (C$3.31) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.46) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 kr (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$2.52) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (C$2.87) | C$1.93 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,410 kr (C$1,726) | C$2,136 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,558 kr (C$1,359) | C$1,241 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (C$136) | C$124 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,700 kr (C$1,120) | C$1,120 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,478 kr (C$834) | C$805 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 275 kr (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,385 kr (C$565) | C$311 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (C$146) | C$97 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (C$26) | C$25 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 833 kr (C$107) | C$60 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 kr (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 837 kr (C$108) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,079 kr (C$139) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 274,732 kr (C$35,370) | C$22,942 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (C$2.05) | C$1.40 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 kr (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 234 kr (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (C$3.93) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$3.87) | C$4.33 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (C$2.83) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (C$35) | C$20 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malmo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 407 kr (C$52) | C$51 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (C$34) | C$27 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 966 kr (C$124) | C$135 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 725 kr (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (C$17) | C$10 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (C$5.14) | C$5.42 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 kr (C$35) | C$37 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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