Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 62% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (S/. 37) | S/. 19 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 kr (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (S/. 5.20) | S/. 5.47 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (S/. 12) | S/. 5.78 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 3.24 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (S/. 17) | S/. 9 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.53 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (S/. 4.03) | S/. 2.49 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 kr (S/. 41) | S/. 32 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (S/. 4.60) | S/. 2.02 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 144% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,007 kr (S/. 5,071) | S/. 1,888 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,075 kr (S/. 3,404) | S/. 898 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (S/. 356) | S/. 188 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,688 kr (S/. 3,273) | S/. 1,260 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,057 kr (S/. 2,047) | S/. 662 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (S/. 139) | S/. 134 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (S/. 92) | S/. 56 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,279 kr (S/. 1,446) | S/. 989 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (S/. 382) | S/. 375 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (S/. 69) | S/. 17 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (S/. 336) | S/. 139 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 419 kr (S/. 141) | S/. 88 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,039 kr (S/. 351) | S/. 216 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,260 kr (S/. 426) | S/. 193 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 135% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (S/. 87,530) | S/. 41,006 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (S/. 5.50) | S/. 4.56 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 582 kr (S/. 197) | S/. 68 | + 189% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 kr (S/. 104) | S/. 25 | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 261 kr (S/. 88) | S/. 64 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (S/. 10) | S/. 4.69 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (S/. 7) | S/. 5.15 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (S/. 93) | S/. 22 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 69% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malmo | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415 kr (S/. 140) | S/. 39 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (S/. 90) | S/. 25 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 819 kr (S/. 277) | S/. 97 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 kr (S/. 286) | S/. 65 | + 339% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (S/. 46) | S/. 27 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 8 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,969 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (S/. 0.60) | S/. 0.61 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kr (S/. 97) | S/. 102 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (S/. 23) | S/. 14 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 96% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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