Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (C$3.86) | C$4.48 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.38) | C$3.04 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (C$3.36) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$1.94) | C$3.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94 kr (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$2.71) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.78) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,114 kr (C$1,770) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,670 kr (C$1,170) | C$1,241 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (C$117) | C$133 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,686 kr (C$1,172) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,705 kr (C$770) | C$806 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (C$109) | C$66 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 256 kr (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,161 kr (C$562) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (C$108) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (C$28) | C$25 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914 kr (C$123) | C$60 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 319 kr (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 978 kr (C$132) | C$98 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,997 kr (C$26,858) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$1.89) | C$1.42 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 kr (C$111) | C$67 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (C$5.37) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.02) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (C$2.96) | C$4.28 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (C$2.40) | C$3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (C$2.59) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 kr (C$40) | C$20 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (C$55) | C$52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 249 kr (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (C$135) | C$117 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 818 kr (C$110) | C$96 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (C$16) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.05) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (C$7) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (C$578) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 453 kr (C$61) | C$35 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 166 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,841 (50,689 kr) in Uppsala.
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