Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78 kr (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 kr (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.54) | C$1.98 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 30 kr (C$3.89) | C$4.18 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (C$3.33) | C$3.17 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 kr (C$5.46) | C$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (C$3.31) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.33) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (C$2.31) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (C$1.96) | C$1.93 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,998 kr (C$1,791) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (C$1,139) | C$1,241 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,230 kr (C$157) | C$124 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (C$791) | C$805 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,247 kr (C$543) | C$311 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 798 kr (C$102) | C$97 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (C$28) | C$25 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (C$116) | C$60 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338 kr (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 925 kr (C$118) | C$98 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,022 kr (C$131) | C$117 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,722 kr (C$26,325) | C$22,942 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (C$1.87) | C$1.40 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 864 kr (C$111) | C$67 | + 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 125 kr (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.85 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.33 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (C$48) | C$51 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (C$32) | C$27 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (C$15) | C$10 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.42 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (C$57) | C$37 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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