- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Västerås
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (C$1.47) | C$2.05 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$4.74) | C$5.20 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.55) | C$2.90 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (C$3.57) | C$4.10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (C$1.36) | C$3.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$1.99) | C$3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$2.88) | C$2.51 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.87) | C$2.01 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (C$1,685) | C$1,859 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (C$1,101) | C$1,162 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (C$229) | C$114 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,283 kr (C$916) | C$1,038 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (C$753) | C$779 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (C$44) | C$66 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (C$562) | C$351 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (C$181) | C$86 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$12) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$31) | C$22 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (C$126) | C$57 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (C$41) | C$38 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794 kr (C$116) | C$94 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (C$155) | C$99 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (C$33,145) | C$22,749 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$1.98) | C$1.27 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (C$86) | C$67 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (C$38) | C$31 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (C$15) | C$8 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (C$27) | C$80 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$5.83) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (C$4.63) | C$3.72 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.37) | C$2.83 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.37) | C$3.09 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (C$40) | C$19 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483 kr (C$70) | C$46 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (C$165) | C$101 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (C$128) | C$85 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr (C$16) | C$8 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (C$6) | C$5.30 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (C$602) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (C$45) | C$34 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,458
(44,310 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$6,000
in Abbotsford.
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