Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (£6) | £5.65 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (£4.14) | £4.17 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (£0.94) | £0.73 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (£3.14) | £2.75 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (£2.26) | £1.92 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (£4.72) | £5.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (£2.01) | £1.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (£0.78) | £0.81 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (£1.32) | £2.16 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (£1.67) | £1.92 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (£1.36) | £0.74 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,011 kr (£1,018) | £1,367 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,574 kr (£811) | £832 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 kr (£43) | £164 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,968 kr (£675) | £1,029 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,350 kr (£453) | £915 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (£56) | £156 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (£23) | £19 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (£381) | £340 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (£104) | £71 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (£7) | £5.36 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (£24) | £10 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (£76) | £49 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (£77) | £54 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (£93) | £55 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (£17,051) | £22,837 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.18) | £1.23 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (£62) | £59 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (£29) | £13 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (£3.78) | £2.90 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (£17) | £75 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (£4.35) | £2.74 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (£3.31) | £1.35 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (£2.86) | £2.57 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (£1.69) | £1.80 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (£1.46) | £1.49 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (£20) | £11 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (£35) | £23 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (£49) | £100 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (£69) | £54 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (£10) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (£3.17) | £2.65 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (£4.97) | £3.79 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (£0.13) | £0.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (£32) | £35 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (£4.86) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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