Cost of living in Örebro, Sweden vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Örebro (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (£6) | £6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (£4.38) | £3.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (£0.98) | £1.01 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (£2.74) | £2.86 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (£2.47) | £1.28 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 kr (£5.71) | £5.47 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (£1.84) | £1.94 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (£1.07) | £0.85 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (£1.20) | £1.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129 kr (£11) | £8 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (£1.70) | £1.78 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (£1.62) | £0.90 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 31% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,198 kr (£864) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,096 kr (£601) | £1,197 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 808 kr (£69) | £138 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,612 kr (£560) | £981 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,756 kr (£403) | £609 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 950 kr (£81) | £131 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 309 kr (£26) | £17 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,375 kr (£540) | £331 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 kr (£112) | £66 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 kr (£5.97) | £5.73 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236 kr (£20) | £11 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 844 kr (£72) | £81 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 473 kr (£40) | £29 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 886 kr (£75) | £67 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,069 kr (£91) | £63 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,980 kr (£15,761) | £17,216 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (£1.26) | £1.21 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531 kr (£45) | £52 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 286 kr (£24) | £13 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 kr (£5.83) | £3.90 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 kr (£21) | £7 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 kr (£17) | £80 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 kr (£6) | £3.07 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 kr (£5.51) | £1.41 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (£4.03) | £3.30 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (£2.65) | £1.51 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (£2.23) | £1.20 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr (£30) | £12 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369 kr (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 223 kr (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510 kr (£43) | £89 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 723 kr (£61) | £51 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (£3.40) | £3.62 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (£5.13) | £4.40 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,700 kr (£568) | £401 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.30 kr (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 342 kr (£29) | £27 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (£4.64) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,167 (60,974 kr) in Örebro.
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