Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78 kr (C$10) | C$10 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (C$1.70) | C$1.97 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 30 kr (C$3.72) | C$4.31 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$3.52) | C$3.89 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 kr (C$5.22) | C$10 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (C$3.16) | C$4.59 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.39) | C$3.65 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (C$2.20) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (C$2.56) | C$2.55 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (C$1.89) | C$2.11 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,998 kr (C$1,712) | C$2,291 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (C$1,089) | C$1,332 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,230 kr (C$150) | C$124 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,274 kr (C$1,134) | C$1,235 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (C$756) | C$875 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$68 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,247 kr (C$519) | C$311 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 798 kr (C$98) | C$140 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (C$26) | C$25 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (C$111) | C$57 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338 kr (C$41) | C$41 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 925 kr (C$113) | C$105 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,022 kr (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,791 kr (C$27,490) | C$22,942 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (C$2.14) | C$1.66 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 921 kr (C$113) | C$67 | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$38) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 16% 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 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 125 kr (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$4.17 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.59 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.11 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.78 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 329 kr (C$40) | C$20 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (C$45) | C$53 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 249 kr (C$30) | C$26 | + 20% | |
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$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (C$16) | C$10 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (C$4.80) | C$4.71 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (C$55) | C$37 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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