Cost of living in Malmo, Sweden vs Stuttgart, Germany
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 kr (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr (€4.17) | €4.25 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.22) | €1.14 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 34 kr (€3.31) | €4.07 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (€2.69) | €2.74 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 kr (€4.25) | €7 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.62) | €2.40 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€1.06) | €1.55 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.62) | €1.22 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 kr (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (€2.19) | €1.54 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (€1.53) | €1.64 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,142 kr (€1,290) | €1,243 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,015 kr (€885) | €1,029 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 646 kr (€63) | €133 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,928 kr (€975) | €1,012 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,555 kr (€545) | €792 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 466 kr (€46) | €105 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (€24) | €23 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,385 kr (€430) | €371 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,027 kr (€101) | €96 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr (€5.32) | €6 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 203 kr (€20) | €13 | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 951 kr (€93) | €83 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 417 kr (€41) | €35 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 kr (€96) | €93 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,218 kr (€120) | €109 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,479 kr (€23,215) | €20,511 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.49) | €1.36 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 588 kr (€58) | €66 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 152 kr (€15) | €19 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.88) | €9 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 107 kr (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 223 kr (€22) | €41 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (€4.01) | €2.79 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€2.99) | €2.21 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.95) | €2.20 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (€2.16) | €1.43 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.92) | €1.45 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 244 kr (€24) | €20 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Stuttgart (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 407 kr (€40) | €38 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 277 kr (€27) | €18 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871 kr (€85) | €103 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 694 kr (€68) | €52 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 131 kr (€13) | €9 | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.77) | €2.97 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (€6) | €3.46 | + 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,934 kr (€484) | €526 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.22 kr (€0.12) | €0.09 | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (€29) | €38 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (€6) | €5.82 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Stuttgart you would need to make just about €3,222 (32,820 kr) in Malmo.
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