- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Canada
- Västerås
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (C$1.50) | C$2.05 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (C$4.82) | C$4.81 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.60) | C$2.90 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (C$3.63) | C$4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (C$1.38) | C$3.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.02) | C$3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (C$2.93) | C$2.41 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.90) | C$2.01 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (C$1,712) | C$1,651 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (C$1,119) | C$1,142 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (C$233) | C$102 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,740 kr (C$998) | C$1,038 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (C$766) | C$779 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (C$571) | C$351 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (C$184) | C$86 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$31) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (C$128) | C$59 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (C$42) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794 kr (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (C$158) | C$92 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (C$33,687) | C$22,749 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.02) | C$1.27 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (C$87) | C$67 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (C$39) | C$31 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (C$15) | C$8 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (C$27) | C$82 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (C$5.92) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (C$4.70) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.44) | C$2.83 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.42) | C$3.09 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.18) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (C$40) | C$19 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483 kr (C$72) | C$46 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (C$168) | C$101 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (C$130) | C$85 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr (C$17) | C$8 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (C$612) | C$549 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (C$0.33) | C$1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (C$46) | C$35 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,357
(36,164 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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