- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Västerås
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 10% 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 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$8) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (C$1.53) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$4.98) | C$4.08 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (C$3.77) | C$2.62 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (C$3.61) | C$3.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (C$1.51) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.12) | C$2.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$3.09) | C$2.31 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.97) | C$1.76 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (C$1,769) | C$1,186 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (C$1,156) | C$982 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (C$240) | C$117 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,900 kr (C$903) | C$919 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (C$791) | C$695 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 173 kr (C$26) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,836 kr (C$587) | C$392 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (C$190) | C$111 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 776 kr (C$119) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 kr (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,030 kr (C$158) | C$87 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (C$34,802) | C$22,684 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.09) | C$1.19 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (C$90) | C$47 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (C$40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 kr (C$17) | C$8 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 167 kr (C$25) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (C$4.68) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.59) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.53) | C$3.21 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.29) | C$2.46 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (C$43) | C$19 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 479 kr (C$73) | C$43 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 kr (C$39) | C$27 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (C$173) | C$84 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 714 kr (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (C$18) | C$9 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (C$10) | C$5.57 | + 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,678 kr (C$257) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.52 kr (C$0.39) | C$2.00 | - 81% | |
| 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 | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,657
(23,894 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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