- Cost of Living
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- Malmo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (C$3.86) | C$4.08 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (C$2.96) | C$2.62 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (C$3.04) | C$3.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (C$1.17) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.44) | C$2.89 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (C$3.22) | C$2.31 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (C$3.01) | C$1.76 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (C$1,646) | C$1,186 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (C$1,247) | C$982 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (C$930) | C$919 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (C$660) | C$695 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (C$41) | C$64 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,216 kr (C$642) | C$392 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,289 kr (C$196) | C$111 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (C$117) | C$61 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (C$48) | C$41 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (C$139) | C$95 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (C$173) | C$87 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (C$30,442) | C$22,684 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.06) | C$1.19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (C$76) | C$47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149 kr (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 101 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (C$5.76) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.58) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 kr (C$5.82) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (C$2.63) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 222 kr (C$34) | C$19 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (C$62) | C$43 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$37) | C$27 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 865 kr (C$132) | C$84 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (C$61) | C$93 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (C$19) | C$9 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (C$4.74) | C$5.44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,534 kr (C$234) | C$141 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (C$44) | C$34 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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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$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,359
(22,065 kr)
in Malmo.
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