Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 24% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr ($11) | $29 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 kr ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr ($5.57) | $4.22 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr ($1.23) | $0.93 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 47 kr ($4.54) | $3.34 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr ($2.84) | $2.68 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61 kr ($5.88) | $4.88 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr ($2.72) | $3.55 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr ($1.01) | $1.14 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr ($1.69) | $3.97 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143 kr ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr ($2.31) | $2.14 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr ($2.37) | $1.73 | + 37% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,322 kr ($1,383) | $1,313 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,662 kr ($1,029) | $972 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 607 kr ($59) | $170 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,834 kr ($853) | $811 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,861 kr ($566) | $693 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 726 kr ($70) | $129 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273 kr ($26) | $48 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,766 kr ($460) | $310 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,226 kr ($118) | $153 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96 kr ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 kr ($29) | $30 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 988 kr ($95) | $50 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 kr ($43) | $31 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,053 kr ($102) | $97 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,296 kr ($125) | $125 | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 79% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,567 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr ($1.51) | $0.80 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 884 kr ($85) | $35 | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 331 kr ($32) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 40% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr ($4.24) | $8 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350 kr ($34) | $105 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr ($3.74) | $3.50 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr ($3.47) | $7 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr ($2.59) | $4.26 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.05) | $1.69 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 kr ($26) | $18 | + 40% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 44% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 395 kr ($38) | $46 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr ($26) | $20 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $66 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 768 kr ($74) | $60 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr ($3.98) | $5.32 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr ($6) | $3.62 | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr ($0.15) | $1.00 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 334 kr ($32) | $64 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr ($5.65) | $7 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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