Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (250 kr) | 117 kr | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (127 kr) | 93 kr | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (75 kr) | 55 kr | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (22 kr) | 15 kr | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (76 kr) | 38 kr | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (72 kr) | 34 kr | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (137 kr) | 53 kr | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (47 kr) | 33 kr | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (58 kr) | 19 kr | + 207% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (161 kr) | 103 kr | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (33 kr) | 23 kr | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (25 kr) | 14 kr | + 82% | |
Housing | + 213% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (57,944 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (44,701 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,851 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (33,071 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (27,514 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (1,069 kr) | 410 kr | + 160% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (647 kr) | 359 kr | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (2,631 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (1,486 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (114 kr) | 67 kr | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (557 kr) | 166 kr | + 235% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (672 kr) | 992 kr | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (520 kr) | 419 kr | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (1,048 kr) | 933 kr | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (1,493 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (336,891 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (982 kr) | 606 kr | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (203 kr) | 319 kr | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 115% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (89 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (143 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (1,654 kr) | 260 kr | + 536% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (137 kr) | 41 kr | + 235% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (55 kr) | 31 kr | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (87 kr) | 28 kr | + 208% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (60 kr) | 28 kr | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (341 kr) | 295 kr | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (601 kr) | 415 kr | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (371 kr) | 274 kr | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (2,984 kr) | 819 kr | + 265% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,049 kr) | 750 kr | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (183 kr) | 140 kr | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (58 kr) | 42 kr | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (103 kr) | 72 kr | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (3,853 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (2.55 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (1,098 kr) | 290 kr | + 279% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (133 kr) | 67 kr | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 447 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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