Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 36% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (kr66) | kr139 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (kr56) | kr84 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (kr37) | kr39 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (kr9) | kr13 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (kr23) | kr37 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (kr20) | kr31 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (kr32) | kr46 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (kr18) | kr20 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (kr8) | kr12 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (kr11) | kr12 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (kr62) | kr81 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (kr13) | kr17 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (kr14) | kr20 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 48% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,589 kr (kr8,831) | kr19,051 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,634 kr (kr6,261) | kr14,215 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (kr684) | kr1,710 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,785 kr (kr5,709) | kr12,189 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,374 kr (kr4,142) | kr9,170 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (kr267) | kr928 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 275 kr (kr178) | kr150 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,385 kr (kr2,850) | kr3,044 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (kr735) | kr577 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (kr43) | kr61 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (kr132) | kr197 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 937 kr (kr609) | kr763 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 kr (kr260) | kr356 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 958 kr (kr623) | kr795 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,079 kr (kr701) | kr1,114 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 36% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (kr168,342) | kr293,505 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (kr10) | kr15 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 553 kr (kr360) | kr569 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 kr (kr199) | kr236 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 27% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr44 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr114 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 207 kr (kr135) | kr470 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (kr27) | kr39 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (kr20) | kr25 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (kr18) | kr34 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (kr18) | kr13 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (kr14) | kr16 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (kr178) | kr274 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malmo | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 407 kr (kr265) | kr406 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (kr172) | kr247 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 966 kr (kr628) | kr816 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 882 kr (kr573) | kr769 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (kr85) | kr101 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (kr26) | kr42 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (kr45) | kr51 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,734 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (kr1.15) | kr1.15 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kr (kr186) | kr292 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (kr43) | kr60 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 535 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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