Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 kr (£7) | £6 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (£5.00) | £3.87 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (£1.04) | £1.20 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 kr (£3.77) | £3.27 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (£2.28) | £2.36 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61 kr (£4.72) | £5.27 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (£2.18) | £2.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (£0.81) | £1.03 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (£1.36) | £2.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 kr (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (£1.88) | £1.79 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (£1.90) | £1.34 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,806 kr (£1,071) | £953 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,151 kr (£787) | £1,073 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 kr (£47) | £297 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,211 kr (£637) | £702 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,029 kr (£468) | £544 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 726 kr (£56) | £125 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273 kr (£21) | £25 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,766 kr (£370) | £418 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,226 kr (£95) | £129 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96 kr (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 kr (£24) | £13 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 988 kr (£77) | £69 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 kr (£35) | £37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 kr (£85) | £99 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,340 kr (£104) | £52 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £17,412 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.14) | £1.52 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 764 kr (£59) | £65 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 331 kr (£26) | £18 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (£3.41) | £2.31 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (£7) | £4.96 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350 kr (£27) | £94 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (£2.99) | £1.57 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (£2.67) | £4.18 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (£2.02) | £2.17 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (£1.60) | £1.68 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 244 kr (£19) | £13 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Helsingborg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 390 kr (£30) | £61 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr (£21) | £15 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £83 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 768 kr (£60) | £72 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (£10) | £7 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (£3.19) | £3.57 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (£5.09) | £4.42 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (£0.12) | £0.09 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 372 kr (£29) | £50 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (£4.81) | £11 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 31 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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