Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (42 zł) | 36 zł | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 kr (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (6 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (11 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (4.66 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (7 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 kr (48 zł) | 32 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (5.32 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,007 kr (5,871 zł) | 6,012 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,075 kr (3,942 zł) | 3,772 zł | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (412 zł) | 694 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,688 kr (3,790 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,057 kr (2,370 zł) | 2,237 zł | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (161 zł) | 300 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 kr (106 zł) | 46 zł | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,279 kr (1,674 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (443 zł) | 399 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (26 zł) | 37 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (79 zł) | 22 zł | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (389 zł) | 323 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 419 kr (164 zł) | 137 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,039 kr (406 zł) | 367 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,260 kr (493 zł) | 496 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (101,340 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 582 kr (228 zł) | 122 zł | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 kr (120 zł) | 36 zł | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 48 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 261 kr (102 zł) | 151 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (107 zł) | 40 zł | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 57% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415 kr (162 zł) | 81 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (104 zł) | 50 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 819 kr (320 zł) | 215 zł | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 kr (331 zł) | 168 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (54 zł) | 28 zł | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,013 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (0.69 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kr (112 zł) | 132 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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