- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Uppsala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 kr (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 kr (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.68) | C$2.38 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (C$4.66) | C$4.26 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.86) | C$2.62 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (C$3.18) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.72) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (C$2.34) | C$2.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 kr (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 kr (C$2.71) | C$2.31 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (C$1.89) | C$1.76 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,499 kr (C$1,784) | C$1,186 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,920 kr (C$1,384) | C$982 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 707 kr (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,333 kr (C$1,293) | C$919 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,378 kr (C$835) | C$695 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 kr (C$72) | C$64 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 298 kr (C$46) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,128 kr (C$796) | C$392 | + 103% | |
| 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 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 kr (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 799 kr (C$124) | C$61 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 kr (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 858 kr (C$133) | C$95 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,074 kr (C$167) | C$87 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,064 kr (C$28,562) | C$22,684 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.15) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (C$114) | C$47 | + 141% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 kr (C$26) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (C$4.41) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 kr (C$2.90) | C$3.90 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 kr (C$2.45) | C$3.21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$3.14) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 239 kr (C$37) | C$19 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 317 kr (C$49) | C$44 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 229 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 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$107) | C$90 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 kr (C$5.11) | C$5.98 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (C$9) | C$5.61 | + 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,491 kr (C$231) | C$141 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (C$0.07) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (C$68) | C$34 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,881
(25,011 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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