Cost of living in Visby (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Visby (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 95 kr (C$14) | C$20 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 70 kr (C$10) | C$10 | 4% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 78 kr (C$12) | C$5.78 | 99% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 9 kr (C$1.38) | C$1.98 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 27 kr (C$3.92) | C$4.18 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 22 kr (C$3.25) | C$3.04 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 35 kr (C$5.17) | C$10 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 30 kr (C$4.43) | C$4.24 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 18 kr (C$2.69) | C$3.76 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 15 kr (C$2.22) | C$3.41 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 93 kr (C$14) | C$19 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 19 kr (C$2.81) | C$2.48 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr (C$1.90) | C$1.93 | 2% |
| Housing in Visby (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,700 kr (C$1,582) | C$2,136 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,985 kr (C$1,180) | C$1,241 | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 800 kr (C$118) | C$133 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 7,267 kr (C$1,074) | C$1,120 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,961 kr (C$881) | C$806 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 600 kr (C$89) | C$66 | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 439 kr (C$65) | C$54 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 4,490 kr (C$664) | C$311 | 113% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 899 kr (C$133) | C$97 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 74 kr (C$11) | C$10 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 380 kr (C$56) | C$25 | 123% |
| Clothes in Visby (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,095 kr (C$162) | C$60 | 168% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 349 kr (C$52) | C$39 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,195 kr (C$177) | C$98 | 81% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 599 kr (C$89) | C$117 | 25% |
| Transportation in Visby (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 225,035 kr (C$33,265) | C$22,942 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 13 kr (C$1.92) | C$1.39 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 522 kr (C$77) | C$67 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Visby (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 45 kr (C$7) | C$8 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 36 kr (C$5.32) | C$22 | 76% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 250 kr (C$37) | C$77 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 58 kr (C$9) | C$6 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 44 kr (C$6) | C$3.85 | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 52 kr (C$8) | C$4.28 | 79% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 26 kr (C$3.84) | C$3.11 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 16 kr (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 300 kr (C$44) | C$20 | 123% |
| Entertainment in Visby (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Visby (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 250 kr (C$37) | C$52 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 270 kr (C$40) | C$26 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 500 kr (C$74) | C$117 | 37% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 910 kr (C$135) | C$96 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 118 kr (C$17) | C$9 | 87% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 38 kr (C$5.62) | C$5.42 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 56 kr (C$8) | C$7 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 5,195 kr (C$768) | C$647 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.69 kr (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 395 kr (C$58) | C$35 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 59 kr (C$9) | C$11 | 20% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,379 (43,152 kr) in Visby to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.