- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Malmo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 kr (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 kr (£5.58) | £5.50 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 kr (£3.52) | £3.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (£0.81) | £0.83 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 kr (£2.17) | £2.15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 kr (£1.67) | £1.37 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kr (£3.61) | £4.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (£1.72) | £1.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 kr (£0.66) | £0.79 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (£1.37) | £1.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 kr (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (£1.92) | £1.76 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (£1.69) | £0.79 | + 114% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,813 kr (£928) | £1,307 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,188 kr (£703) | £1,091 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 kr (£47) | £181 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,111 kr (£524) | £686 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,333 kr (£372) | £568 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 kr (£23) | £117 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 kr (£25) | £22 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,854 kr (£331) | £356 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,119 kr (£96) | £79 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (£4.67) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (£17) | £12 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 770 kr (£66) | £67 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 316 kr (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 913 kr (£78) | £60 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,138 kr (£98) | £64 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,950 kr (£17,158) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.16) | £1.16 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 498 kr (£43) | £60 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 kr (£12) | £18 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kr (£3.96) | £3.17 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 kr (£10) | £4.75 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 197 kr (£17) | £61 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (£3.41) | £2.66 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (£2.52) | £1.39 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (£3.12) | £3.14 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (£1.61) | £1.63 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (£1.49) | £1.71 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 253 kr (£22) | £14 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 401 kr (£34) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (£21) | £18 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 746 kr (£64) | £71 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 kr (£34) | £56 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 kr (£10) | £8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 kr (£2.67) | £2.76 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (£5.15) | £4.16 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,934 kr (£423) | £420 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (£25) | £37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (£4.72) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 596 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08581
GBP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,300
(38,453 kr)
in Malmo.
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