Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 kr (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (C$4.51) | C$4.18 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (C$3.90) | C$3.04 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (C$3.79) | C$4.24 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$2.40) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (C$3.10) | C$2.48 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.87) | C$1.93 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (C$2,003) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (C$1,314) | C$1,241 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (C$128) | C$133 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (C$1,312) | C$1,120 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (C$911) | C$806 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (C$119) | C$66 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (C$39) | C$54 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (C$569) | C$311 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (C$118) | C$97 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (C$31) | C$25 | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (C$137) | C$60 | + 128% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (C$148) | C$98 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (C$30,299) | C$22,942 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.13) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (C$123) | C$67 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (C$45) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (C$18) | C$22 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (C$5.87) | C$6 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.39) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (C$3.24) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (C$2.62) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (C$2.83) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (C$45) | C$20 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (C$55) | C$52 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (C$37) | C$26 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (C$112) | C$96 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$5.52) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (C$632) | C$647 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (C$66) | C$35 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,838 (46,355 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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