- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Uppsala
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 69 kr (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (C$1.68) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (C$4.32) | C$4.84 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.81) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (C$3.46) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.56) | C$3.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.12) | C$3.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (C$14) | C$16 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 kr (C$2.75) | C$2.51 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (C$2.09) | C$2.07 | + 1% | |
| 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 | 11,891 kr (C$1,795) | C$1,576 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,498 kr (C$1,283) | C$1,122 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 676 kr (C$102) | C$109 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,249 kr (C$1,245) | C$1,019 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,308 kr (C$801) | C$774 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 461 kr (C$70) | C$66 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,987 kr (C$753) | C$377 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 211 kr (C$32) | C$23 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 799 kr (C$121) | C$59 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 314 kr (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 858 kr (C$129) | C$93 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,099 kr (C$166) | C$92 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,064 kr (C$27,789) | C$22,749 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.12) | C$1.26 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 748 kr (C$113) | C$65 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$47) | C$31 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 25% 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) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 kr (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.52) | C$3.72 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (C$3.25) | C$2.83 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 kr (C$2.39) | C$3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$3.06) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 kr (C$38) | C$19 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (C$50) | C$46 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 231 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (C$106) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 kr (C$5.14) | C$5.53 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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 | 459 kr (C$69) | C$35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 361 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,416
(35,875 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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