Cost of living in Örebro, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Örebro (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.59) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (C$4.41) | C$4.48 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$3.97) | C$3.04 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (C$2.95) | C$4.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (C$1.73) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$1.89) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$2.74) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (C$2.60) | C$1.93 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,219 kr (C$1,393) | C$2,136 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,344 kr (C$1,001) | C$1,241 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 808 kr (C$110) | C$133 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,546 kr (C$892) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,756 kr (C$648) | C$806 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 950 kr (C$129) | C$66 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 309 kr (C$42) | C$54 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,000 kr (C$818) | C$311 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,231 kr (C$168) | C$97 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 869 kr (C$118) | C$60 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 483 kr (C$66) | C$39 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 928 kr (C$127) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,157 kr (C$158) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 169,975 kr (C$23,167) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (C$2.02) | C$1.42 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531 kr (C$72) | C$67 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 286 kr (C$39) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 kr (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 kr (C$34) | C$22 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 kr (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 kr (C$10) | C$6 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 73 kr (C$10) | C$3.85 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 kr (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (C$3.88) | C$3.11 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (C$3.54) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 kr (C$50) | C$20 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369 kr (C$50) | C$52 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 221 kr (C$30) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510 kr (C$70) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr (C$17) | C$9 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (C$5.41) | C$5.42 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,700 kr (C$913) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.30 kr (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 362 kr (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 171 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,756 (49,573 kr) in Örebro.
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