Cost of living in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 21% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (182 kr) | 101 kr | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (91 kr) | 85 kr | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (46 kr) | 58 kr | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.79 (43 kr) | 36 kr | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (26 kr) | 30 kr | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.75 (66 kr) | 49 kr | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (14 kr) | 12 kr | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (69 kr) | 95 kr | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (16 kr) | 22 kr | - 27% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 26% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,550 (17,706 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,187 (13,556 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (1,816 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (11,147 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 (9,163 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (1,429 kr) | 410 kr | + 248% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (261 kr) | 275 kr | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (3,901 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (1,541 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (69 kr) | 67 kr | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (147 kr) | 203 kr | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (782 kr) | 937 kr | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (424 kr) | 400 kr | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (891 kr) | 958 kr | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (1,240 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,866 (284,003 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.08 (24 kr) | 16 kr | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (923 kr) | 553 kr | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (348 kr) | 236 kr | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (55 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (223 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (404 kr) | 207 kr | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.79 (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (263 kr) | 274 kr | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (461 kr) | 407 kr | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (253 kr) | 264 kr | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (847 kr) | 966 kr | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (696 kr) | 882 kr | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (89 kr) | 131 kr | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (34 kr) | 40 kr | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (48 kr) | 70 kr | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (5,029 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (1.29 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (313 kr) | 286 kr | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (84 kr) | 66 kr | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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