Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (232 kr) | 117 kr | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (126 kr) | 93 kr | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (76 kr) | 55 kr | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (15 kr) | 15 kr | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (45 kr) | 38 kr | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (62 kr) | 34 kr | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (77 kr) | 53 kr | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (59 kr) | 33 kr | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (38 kr) | 16 kr | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (27 kr) | 19 kr | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (174 kr) | 103 kr | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (25 kr) | 23 kr | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (42 kr) | 14 kr | + 207% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (49,056 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (36,047 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (1,188 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (29,169 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (26,653 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 328% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (763 kr) | 410 kr | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (790 kr) | 359 kr | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (3,354 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (1,847 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (113 kr) | 67 kr | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (215 kr) | 166 kr | + 30% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (623 kr) | 992 kr | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (518 kr) | 419 kr | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,090 kr) | 933 kr | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (1,510 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (302,182 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (1,196 kr) | 606 kr | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (194 kr) | 319 kr | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (79 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (388 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (1,050 kr) | 260 kr | + 304% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (94 kr) | 41 kr | + 131% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (63 kr) | 31 kr | + 106% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (65 kr) | 28 kr | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (51 kr) | 28 kr | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (250 kr) | 295 kr | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (677 kr) | 415 kr | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (313 kr) | 274 kr | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (2,847 kr) | 819 kr | + 248% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (1,136 kr) | 750 kr | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (149 kr) | 140 kr | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (62 kr) | 42 kr | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (79 kr) | 72 kr | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (5,140 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.92 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (1,220 kr) | 290 kr | + 321% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (114 kr) | 67 kr | + 70% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 329 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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