Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 kr (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (£7) | £5.57 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 kr (£4.22) | £3.29 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (£1.04) | £0.87 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (£2.84) | £2.43 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (£2.74) | £1.91 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 kr (£3.99) | £3.58 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (£2.21) | £1.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (£0.97) | £1.13 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (£1.41) | £2.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (£1.65) | £1.64 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (£1.82) | £1.04 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,431 kr (£1,131) | £1,117 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,974 kr (£840) | £868 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £170 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,259 kr (£695) | £661 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,625 kr (£558) | £621 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £125 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269 kr (£23) | £21 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,385 kr (£369) | £386 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,027 kr (£86) | £110 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (£4.56) | £7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (£17) | £12 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 873 kr (£73) | £63 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 326 kr (£27) | £30 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 916 kr (£77) | £72 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,094 kr (£92) | £68 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 256,939 kr (£21,629) | £17,932 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.30) | £1.25 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 571 kr (£48) | £65 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr (£15) | £15 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.03 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (£3.44) | £2.75 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (£2.57) | £1.32 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (£2.53) | £3.71 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (£1.85) | £1.73 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (£1.65) | £1.61 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Malmo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 407 kr (£34) | £31 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (£23) | £18 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871 kr (£73) | £62 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 649 kr (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (£11) | £8 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (£3.29) | £2.75 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (£5.41) | £3.83 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (£23) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (£5.56) | £9 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2021.
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