Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 43% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 49% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 kr (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (CHF 5.09) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.36 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (CHF 3.31) | CHF 5.35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.05 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (CHF 4.24) | CHF 10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.16 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.48 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.56 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (CHF 1.91) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 38% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,652 kr (CHF 1,207) | CHF 1,743 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,075 kr (CHF 891) | CHF 1,498 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,053 kr (CHF 93) | CHF 175 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,105 kr (CHF 805) | CHF 1,330 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,057 kr (CHF 536) | CHF 1,033 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (CHF 36) | CHF 106 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 275 kr (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,279 kr (CHF 378) | CHF 421 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (CHF 100) | CHF 109 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (CHF 5.88) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 937 kr (CHF 83) | CHF 103 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 419 kr (CHF 37) | CHF 50 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (CHF 85) | CHF 101 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,079 kr (CHF 95) | CHF 117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 52% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (CHF 22,901) | CHF 27,795 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.61 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 564 kr (CHF 50) | CHF 138 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 kr (CHF 27) | CHF 45 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 11 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 261 kr (CHF 23) | CHF 64 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (CHF 3.61) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.16 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (CHF 2.51) | CHF 4.17 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.05 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (CHF 1.88) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 274 kr (CHF 24) | CHF 30 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Malmo | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415 kr (CHF 37) | CHF 69 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (CHF 24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 819 kr (CHF 72) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 kr (CHF 75) | CHF 97 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 kr (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (CHF 6) | CHF 5.90 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 400 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (CHF 0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kr (CHF 25) | CHF 100 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (CHF 5.84) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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