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Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (C$1.45) | C$2.31 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (C$3.88) | C$4.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (C$2.98) | C$2.54 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (C$3.06) | C$3.55 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (C$1.17) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.45) | C$2.26 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (C$3.25) | C$2.18 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (C$3.02) | C$1.87 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (C$1,656) | C$1,209 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (C$1,254) | C$1,030 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (C$83) | C$104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (C$936) | C$919 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (C$664) | C$695 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (C$42) | C$64 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,397 kr (C$673) | C$393 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,289 kr (C$197) | C$111 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 kr (C$35) | C$25 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (C$118) | C$58 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (C$48) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (C$140) | C$96 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (C$174) | C$87 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (C$30,624) | C$23,851 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.08) | C$1.19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (C$76) | C$47 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149 kr (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kr (C$7) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112 kr (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (C$28) | C$80 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (C$5.79) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (C$4.51) | C$2.88 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (C$5.66) | C$3.82 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (C$2.64) | C$3.16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.70) | C$2.53 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 kr (C$32) | C$19 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (C$62) | C$45 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$37) | C$26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 802 kr (C$123) | C$84 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (C$61) | C$89 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (C$19) | C$9 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (C$4.76) | C$5.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$5.43 | + 69% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,398 kr (C$674) | C$850 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (C$44) | C$34 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 316 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,799
(24,805 kr)
in Malmo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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