Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (194 kr) | 108 kr | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (100 kr) | 80 kr | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (63 kr) | 58 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (67 kr) | 37 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (41 kr) | 30 kr | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (58 kr) | 48 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.14 (53 kr) | 18 kr | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (152 kr) | 98 kr | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.11 (32 kr) | 20 kr | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (28 kr) | 22 kr | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,318 (24,129 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,647 (17,147 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (2,232 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,499 (15,611 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,189 (12,384 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (1,697 kr) | 410 kr | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (467 kr) | 275 kr | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $277 (2,883 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (1,074 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (104 kr) | 67 kr | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (243 kr) | 203 kr | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (588 kr) | 937 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (449 kr) | 419 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,092 kr) | 966 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $179 (1,859 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,726 (299,074 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (939 kr) | 564 kr | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $39 (411 kr) | 307 kr | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (68 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (146 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (1,746 kr) | 261 kr | + 570% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (70 kr) | 41 kr | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.34 (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (60 kr) | 28 kr | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (64 kr) | 28 kr | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (361 kr) | 274 kr | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (516 kr) | 415 kr | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (247 kr) | 267 kr | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (2,052 kr) | 819 kr | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (669 kr) | 847 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (133 kr) | 138 kr | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (66 kr) | 40 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.61 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (5,116 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (1.70 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (511 kr) | 286 kr | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (83 kr) | 66 kr | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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