Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (219 kr) | 108 kr | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (95 kr) | 84 kr | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (62 kr) | 48 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.30 (47 kr) | 36 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (45 kr) | 30 kr | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.26 (57 kr) | 52 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (51 kr) | 29 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 (36 kr) | 12 kr | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (37 kr) | 18 kr | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (172 kr) | 122 kr | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 (34 kr) | 20 kr | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (34 kr) | 14 kr | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 (36,048 kr) | 15,007 kr | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 (25,662 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (2,707 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 (19,660 kr) | 9,688 kr | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 (15,605 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 (2,687 kr) | 410 kr | + 555% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (763 kr) | 271 kr | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (3,755 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 (2,419 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (167 kr) | 67 kr | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (435 kr) | 203 kr | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (575 kr) | 993 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (539 kr) | 419 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (1,024 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (1,549 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 (285,475 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (1,057 kr) | 582 kr | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (178 kr) | 307 kr | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (102 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (159 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (2,525 kr) | 261 kr | + 869% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 (58 kr) | 41 kr | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (34 kr) | 31 kr | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (73 kr) | 28 kr | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (319 kr) | 274 kr | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (631 kr) | 415 kr | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (301 kr) | 267 kr | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 (4,541 kr) | 819 kr | + 455% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (860 kr) | 847 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 (275 kr) | 138 kr | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (57 kr) | 40 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $550 (5,956 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (2.16 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (484 kr) | 286 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (101 kr) | 67 kr | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 615 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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