Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Helsingborg (Sweden)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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Hamburg | Helsingborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (172 kr) | 111 kr | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (101 kr) | 95 kr | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (67 kr) | 58 kr | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (15 kr) | 13 kr | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.20 (59 kr) | 47 kr | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (40 kr) | 29 kr | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (91 kr) | 61 kr | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (32 kr) | 28 kr | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (25 kr) | 10 kr | + 140% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (86 kr) | 143 kr | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (21 kr) | 24 kr | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (20 kr) | 25 kr | - 20% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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Hamburg | Helsingborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,748 (19,990 kr) | 14,322 kr | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,504 (17,204 kr) | 10,662 kr | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (2,227 kr) | 607 kr | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,302 (14,890 kr) | 8,834 kr | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €968 (11,076 kr) | 5,861 kr | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (1,293 kr) | 726 kr | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (273 kr) | 273 kr | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (4,062 kr) | 4,766 kr | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (1,282 kr) | 1,226 kr | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (76 kr) | 96 kr | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (241 kr) | 304 kr | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (967 kr) | 988 kr | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (663 kr) | 450 kr | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (1,169 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (1,722 kr) | 1,296 kr | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,435 (279,481 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (594 kr) | 884 kr | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (273 kr) | 331 kr | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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Hamburg | Helsingborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (98 kr) | 44 kr | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (108 kr) | 95 kr | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (547 kr) | 350 kr | + 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (42 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (26 kr) | 39 kr | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (32 kr) | 36 kr | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (17 kr) | 27 kr | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (244 kr) | 265 kr | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Helsingborg (Sweden) | ||||
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Hamburg | Helsingborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (474 kr) | 395 kr | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (265 kr) | 273 kr | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (1,323 kr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (723 kr) | 768 kr | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (124 kr) | 118 kr | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (47 kr) | 63 kr | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (5,258 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (1.05 kr) | 1.50 kr | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (600 kr) | 334 kr | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (88 kr) | 59 kr | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 71 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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