Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (132 kr) | 108 kr | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (135 kr) | 80 kr | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.45 (36 kr) | 58 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (8 kr) | 15 kr | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (24 kr) | 37 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (37 kr) | 30 kr | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (78 kr) | 48 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 kr | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (173 kr) | 98 kr | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,040 (31,534 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,648 (27,470 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $308 (3,199 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,797 (29,019 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,547 (26,423 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $246 (2,552 kr) | 410 kr | + 522% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (1,037 kr) | 275 kr | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $317 (3,290 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (913 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (104 kr) | 67 kr | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 203 kr | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $38 (398 kr) | 937 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $65 (673 kr) | 419 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (1,066 kr) | 966 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (1,036 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,663 (245,470 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $175 (1,819 kr) | 564 kr | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (193 kr) | 307 kr | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (1,089 kr) | 261 kr | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 41 kr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 31 kr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 28 kr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 28 kr | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 21 kr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 274 kr | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Charlottesville, Virginia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (474 kr) | 415 kr | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (256 kr) | 267 kr | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (994 kr) | 819 kr | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (680 kr) | 847 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (112 kr) | 138 kr | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (48 kr) | 40 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.98 (62 kr) | 70 kr | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.78 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (1,015 kr) | 286 kr | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (64 kr) | 66 kr | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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