Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 kr (C$16) | C$23 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (C$10) | C$13 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (C$1.77) | C$2.41 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$4.39) | C$4.70 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (C$3.82) | C$3.95 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (C$3.64) | C$4.85 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (C$1.56) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (C$2.39) | C$3.50 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (C$2.78) | C$2.68 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (C$2.05) | C$2.16 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 10% 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$1,856) | C$2,300 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (C$1,180) | C$1,599 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 928 kr (C$123) | C$120 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,401 kr (C$1,246) | C$1,347 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (C$819) | C$985 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 799 kr (C$106) | C$69 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$60 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,247 kr (C$563) | C$311 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 718 kr (C$95) | C$140 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 868 kr (C$115) | C$70 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338 kr (C$45) | C$41 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 964 kr (C$128) | C$105 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,022 kr (C$135) | C$120 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 76% 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$29,803) | C$24,609 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (C$2.51) | C$1.69 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 939 kr (C$124) | C$60 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Uppsala | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 125 kr (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
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$3.02 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 329 kr (C$44) | C$22 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
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$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 290 kr (C$38) | C$27 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (C$101) | C$97 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (C$17) | C$12 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (C$5.20) | C$4.71 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 kr (C$80) | C$38 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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