Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (182 kr) | 108 kr | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (100 kr) | 84 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (49 kr) | 48 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (42 kr) | 36 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (35 kr) | 30 kr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (60 kr) | 52 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (29 kr) | 29 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (22 kr) | 12 kr | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (90 kr) | 122 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (17 kr) | 14 kr | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,729 (20,152 kr) | 15,007 kr | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (14,729 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (2,475 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,009 (11,765 kr) | 9,688 kr | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (8,216 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (1,524 kr) | 410 kr | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (305 kr) | 271 kr | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (3,993 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (1,174 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (83 kr) | 67 kr | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (168 kr) | 203 kr | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (958 kr) | 993 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (484 kr) | 419 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (1,073 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (1,056 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,632 (240,498 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €95 (1,104 kr) | 582 kr | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (233 kr) | 307 kr | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (73 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (119 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (542 kr) | 261 kr | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (37 kr) | 41 kr | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (25 kr) | 31 kr | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (234 kr) | 274 kr | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cologne | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (419 kr) | 415 kr | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (237 kr) | 267 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (1,503 kr) | 819 kr | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (724 kr) | 847 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (97 kr) | 138 kr | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (34 kr) | 40 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (50 kr) | 70 kr | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (5,804 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.96 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (502 kr) | 286 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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