Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Malmo | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 201 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 140 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 kr (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 37 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 22 | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 71 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 44 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 239 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 83% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Malmo | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,589 kr (Mex$ 24,546) | Mex$ 12,984 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,634 kr (Mex$ 17,403) | Mex$ 7,492 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (Mex$ 1,902) | Mex$ 954 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,785 kr (Mex$ 15,869) | Mex$ 8,683 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,374 kr (Mex$ 11,513) | Mex$ 3,939 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 668 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 275 kr (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 387 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,385 kr (Mex$ 7,921) | Mex$ 6,500 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 2,090 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 97 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 139 | + 163% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 937 kr (Mex$ 1,692) | Mex$ 1,032 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 kr (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 631 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 958 kr (Mex$ 1,731) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,079 kr (Mex$ 1,949) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 81% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Malmo | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (Mex$ 467,926) | Mex$ 306,770 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 553 kr (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 482 | + 107% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 kr (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 221 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Malmo | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 69 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 226 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 207 kr (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 802 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 65 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 52 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 62 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 268 | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Malmo | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 407 kr (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 303 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 185 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 966 kr (Mex$ 1,745) | Mex$ 676 | + 158% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 882 kr (Mex$ 1,594) | Mex$ 660 | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 111 | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 74 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 44 | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,947 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (Mex$ 3.21) | Mex$ 2.49 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kr (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 1,145 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 65 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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