Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Canberra or in Malmo? You can help!
Improve the prices for Canberra! Improve the prices for Malmo!

WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 15 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (AU$2.34) | AU$1.67 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (AU$5.45) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (AU$5.95) | AU$4.54 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (AU$4.80) | AU$4.80 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (AU$2.36) | AU$3.32 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (AU$2.70) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (AU$17) | AU$26 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (AU$3.66) | AU$3.10 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (AU$2.21) | AU$2.76 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 31% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,276 kr (AU$2,236) | AU$3,193 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,553 kr (AU$1,691) | AU$2,168 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,326 kr (AU$340) | AU$267 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,190 kr (AU$1,345) | AU$2,398 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,226 kr (AU$911) | AU$1,749 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (AU$60) | AU$207 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 359 kr (AU$53) | AU$55 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,279 kr (AU$626) | AU$469 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (AU$166) | AU$271 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 kr (AU$24) | AU$42 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 992 kr (AU$145) | AU$112 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 419 kr (AU$61) | AU$86 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 933 kr (AU$137) | AU$168 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,129 kr (AU$165) | AU$128 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is about the same as in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (AU$37,918) | AU$31,916 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (AU$2.55) | AU$1.99 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 621 kr (AU$91) | AU$107 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 334 kr (AU$49) | AU$23 | + 115% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$20 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kr (AU$38) | AU$76 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (AU$5.98) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (AU$4.46) | AU$4.10 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (AU$4.15) | AU$3.59 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (AU$3.12) | AU$2.99 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 kr (AU$43) | AU$34 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Malmo | Canberra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 513 kr (AU$75) | AU$70 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 289 kr (AU$42) | AU$33 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 819 kr (AU$120) | AU$175 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 857 kr (AU$125) | AU$88 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (AU$6) | AU$4.77 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 kr (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$738 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (AU$0.26) | AU$0.90 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (AU$42) | AU$67 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 75% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.14638
AUD
/
SEK
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 99% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 5% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 25% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 89% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in New York City is 197% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Munich is 27% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 6% cheaper than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 18% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,200 in Canberra you would need to make just about AU$7,613 (52,007 kr) in Malmo.
Do you live in Canberra? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cairns (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gijón (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wellington (New Zealand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wollongong (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Newcastle, Australia (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nantes (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bilbao (Spain)
Prices recently added
- Cocktail drink in downtown club in Brisbane costs AU$20 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Macao costs 22,000 Pataca (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Guadalajara costs Mex$ 480 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Genoa costs €10 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in St. Louis, Missouri costs $9 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Ashqelon costs 90 ₪ (about 5 hours ago)