Cost of living in Örebro, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Örebro (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.75) | C$1.98 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (C$4.86) | C$4.18 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$4.38) | C$3.04 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 kr (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (C$3.26) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (C$1.90) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.12) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129 kr (C$19) | C$19 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$3.02) | C$2.48 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (C$2.88) | C$1.93 | + 49% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,198 kr (C$1,534) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,096 kr (C$1,067) | C$1,241 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 808 kr (C$122) | C$133 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,612 kr (C$994) | C$1,120 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,756 kr (C$715) | C$806 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 950 kr (C$143) | C$66 | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 309 kr (C$47) | C$54 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,375 kr (C$959) | C$311 | + 208% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 kr (C$199) | C$97 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236 kr (C$36) | C$25 | + 41% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 844 kr (C$127) | C$60 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 473 kr (C$71) | C$39 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 886 kr (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,069 kr (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,980 kr (C$27,970) | C$22,935 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (C$2.23) | C$1.39 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 531 kr (C$80) | C$67 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 286 kr (C$43) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 kr (C$37) | C$22 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 kr (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 kr (C$11) | C$6 | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$3.85 | + 154% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (C$4.70) | C$3.11 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (C$3.96) | C$2.46 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr (C$53) | C$20 | + 165% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369 kr (C$55) | C$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 223 kr (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510 kr (C$77) | C$117 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 723 kr (C$109) | C$96 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (C$9) | C$7 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,700 kr (C$1,008) | C$647 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.30 kr (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 342 kr (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,878 (45,733 kr) in Örebro to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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