- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Västerås
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 71 kr (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$8) | C$5.59 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (C$1.56) | C$2.09 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$5.01) | C$4.04 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.80) | C$2.54 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (C$3.57) | C$3.55 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.47) | C$3.02 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.14) | C$2.26 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$3.11) | C$2.18 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.98) | C$1.87 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (C$1,781) | C$1,209 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (C$1,164) | C$1,030 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (C$242) | C$104 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,900 kr (C$909) | C$919 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (C$796) | C$695 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (C$47) | C$70 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173 kr (C$27) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,836 kr (C$591) | C$393 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (C$192) | C$111 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$33) | C$24 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 776 kr (C$120) | C$56 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (C$43) | C$38 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 kr (C$117) | C$96 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,030 kr (C$159) | C$87 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (C$35,043) | C$23,851 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.10) | C$1.19 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (C$91) | C$46 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (C$40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 kr (C$17) | C$7 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 167 kr (C$26) | C$80 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (C$4.71) | C$2.88 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.62) | C$3.82 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.56) | C$3.16 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.31) | C$2.53 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (C$44) | C$19 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 479 kr (C$74) | C$45 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (C$36) | C$26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (C$174) | C$84 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr (C$110) | C$86 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$5.57 | + 79% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,925 kr (C$605) | C$850 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.52 kr (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 338 kr (C$52) | C$34 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,261
(27,649 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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