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Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.70) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (C$4.45) | C$4.13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.66) | C$2.54 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (C$3.23) | C$3.55 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.66) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (C$2.33) | C$2.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 kr (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 kr (C$2.68) | C$2.18 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.96) | C$1.87 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,499 kr (C$1,769) | C$1,209 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,920 kr (C$1,372) | C$1,030 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 707 kr (C$109) | C$104 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,574 kr (C$1,319) | C$919 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,378 kr (C$827) | C$695 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (C$77) | C$64 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 298 kr (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,128 kr (C$789) | C$393 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 667 kr (C$103) | C$111 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 kr (C$29) | C$25 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 799 kr (C$123) | C$58 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 kr (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 858 kr (C$132) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,074 kr (C$165) | C$87 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,064 kr (C$28,318) | C$23,851 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.14) | C$1.19 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (C$113) | C$47 | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 kr (C$26) | C$80 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (C$4.37) | C$2.88 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 kr (C$2.87) | C$3.82 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 kr (C$2.43) | C$3.16 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$3.12) | C$2.53 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 239 kr (C$37) | C$19 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 317 kr (C$49) | C$45 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 229 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 689 kr (C$106) | C$89 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 kr (C$5.07) | C$5.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (C$9) | C$5.43 | + 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (C$68) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,228
(27,482 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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