- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Uppsala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 kr (C$15) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.74) | C$2.05 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 kr (C$4.24) | C$4.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.76) | C$2.90 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (C$3.26) | C$4.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.51) | C$3.34 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.05) | C$3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (C$2.80) | C$2.41 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (C$1.74) | C$2.01 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,450 kr (C$1,858) | C$1,651 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,566 kr (C$1,278) | C$1,142 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 739 kr (C$110) | C$102 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,227 kr (C$1,228) | C$1,038 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,277 kr (C$787) | C$779 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 723 kr (C$108) | C$66 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 266 kr (C$40) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,880 kr (C$728) | C$351 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 740 kr (C$110) | C$86 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 211 kr (C$31) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 866 kr (C$129) | C$59 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 308 kr (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 878 kr (C$131) | C$93 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,082 kr (C$161) | C$92 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,800 kr (C$28,767) | C$22,749 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.09) | C$1.27 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 780 kr (C$116) | C$67 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$46) | C$31 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 kr (C$30) | C$20 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 170 kr (C$25) | C$82 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (C$4.36) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.83 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 kr (C$2.29) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (C$2.89) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 kr (C$40) | C$19 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 312 kr (C$47) | C$46 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (C$149) | C$101 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 667 kr (C$99) | C$85 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (C$18) | C$8 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 kr (C$5.17) | C$5.34 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (C$597) | C$549 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 kr (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 447 kr (C$67) | C$35 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 409 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,242
(35,133 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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