Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Alicante | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (163 kr) | 108 kr | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (94 kr) | 80 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (44 kr) | 58 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (25 kr) | 37 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (24 kr) | 30 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (69 kr) | 48 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (9 kr) | 18 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (70 kr) | 98 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.40 (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (8 kr) | 22 kr | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Alicante | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €842 (9,487 kr) | 13,652 kr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €565 (6,364 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (1,116 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 (6,120 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (4,137 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (696 kr) | 410 kr | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (320 kr) | 275 kr | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (4,916 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (1,041 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (123 kr) | 203 kr | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Alicante | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (928 kr) | 937 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (551 kr) | 419 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (851 kr) | 966 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (888 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,881 (246,636 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (269 kr) | 564 kr | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (201 kr) | 307 kr | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Alicante | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.71 (64 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (111 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (538 kr) | 261 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.67 (53 kr) | 41 kr | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (152 kr) | 274 kr | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Alicante | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (386 kr) | 415 kr | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (178 kr) | 267 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (597 kr) | 819 kr | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (473 kr) | 847 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (102 kr) | 138 kr | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (33 kr) | 40 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (40 kr) | 70 kr | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €384 (4,325 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (2.87 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (592 kr) | 286 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (59 kr) | 66 kr | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 234 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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