- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Malmo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (£5.86) | £5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (£3.70) | £3.36 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (£0.85) | £0.80 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (£2.28) | £2.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (£1.75) | £1.42 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (£3.79) | £4.91 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (£1.80) | £1.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (£0.69) | £0.84 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (£1.44) | £1.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.91) | £1.80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (£1.78) | £0.86 | + 108% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (£974) | £1,307 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (£738) | £1,091 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (£49) | £186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (£550) | £686 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (£390) | £568 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (£24) | £154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (£26) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,216 kr (£380) | £351 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,289 kr (£116) | £80 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kr (£4.63) | £8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 kr (£21) | £11 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (£69) | £67 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (£28) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (£82) | £60 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (£102) | £64 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (£18,012) | £17,989 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.22) | £1.14 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149 kr (£13) | £18 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kr (£4.19) | £3.17 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 101 kr (£9) | £5.88 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (£17) | £73 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (£3.41) | £2.55 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (£2.71) | £1.49 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 kr (£3.44) | £3.50 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (£1.55) | £1.63 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (£1.59) | £1.96 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 222 kr (£20) | £14 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 405 kr (£36) | £36 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (£22) | £18 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 865 kr (£78) | £67 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (£2.80) | £2.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (£5.40) | £3.65 | + 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,534 kr (£138) | £122 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (£26) | £37 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (£4.95) | £9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 608 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,283
(36,444 kr)
in Malmo.
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