- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (C$12) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (C$1.43) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (C$3.83) | C$4.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (C$2.94) | C$2.90 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (C$3.02) | C$4.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (C$1.16) | C$3.31 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.42) | C$3.07 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (C$3.38) | C$2.51 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (C$2.99) | C$2.07 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (C$1,634) | C$1,576 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (C$1,238) | C$1,122 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (C$82) | C$109 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (C$924) | C$1,019 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (C$655) | C$774 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (C$44) | C$40 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,021 kr (C$608) | C$377 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (C$178) | C$98 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (C$30) | C$23 | + 30% | |
| 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$116) | C$59 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (C$48) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (C$138) | C$93 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (C$172) | C$92 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (C$30,223) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.05) | C$1.26 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (C$75) | C$65 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 kr (C$22) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 197 kr (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.51) | C$3.72 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (C$5.55) | C$2.83 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (C$2.84) | C$3.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (C$2.81) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 236 kr (C$36) | C$19 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406 kr (C$61) | C$46 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 746 kr (C$113) | C$101 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (C$60) | C$87 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (C$4.70) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,934 kr (C$746) | C$549 | + 36% | |
| 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$35 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 553 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,733
(31,314 kr)
in Malmo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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