Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (€4.80) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.09) | €0.96 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.64) | €2.79 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (€2.62) | €2.02 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€5.47) | €5.36 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (€2.32) | €2.49 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (€0.91) | €1.60 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.53) | €2.31 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.93) | €2.05 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (€1.58) | €1.09 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,011 kr (€1,179) | €1,233 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,574 kr (€940) | €912 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 kr (€50) | €129 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,968 kr (€782) | €750 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,350 kr (€525) | €569 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (€65) | €143 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (€26) | €27 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (€442) | €357 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (€121) | €109 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (€28) | €13 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (€88) | €79 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (€35) | €30 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (€89) | €86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (€108) | €116 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (€19,753) | €25,406 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.36) | €1.37 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (€72) | €33 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (€34) | €17 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (€4.38) | €5.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (€5.04) | €4.71 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.84) | €4.25 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (€3.32) | €3.63 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (€1.96) | €1.71 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.69) | €1.99 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (€23) | €18 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (€40) | €38 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (€25) | €18 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (€57) | €87 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (€80) | €53 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (€3.67) | €2.65 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (€5.75) | €5.93 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €407 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (€0.15) | €0.15 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (€37) | €52 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (€5.63) | €8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 86 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,798 (38,689 kr) in Helsingborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Bordeaux.
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