Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (171 kr) | 101 kr | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (92 kr) | 85 kr | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (56 kr) | 58 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (14 kr) | 14 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (39 kr) | 36 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (28 kr) | 30 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (85 kr) | 49 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (28 kr) | 28 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (20 kr) | 12 kr | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (81 kr) | 95 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,416 (16,121 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 (12,059 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (1,816 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (10,005 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (7,711 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (1,083 kr) | 410 kr | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (299 kr) | 275 kr | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (3,987 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,281 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (114 kr) | 203 kr | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (747 kr) | 937 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (413 kr) | 400 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (993 kr) | 958 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (1,407 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (285,024 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (460 kr) | 553 kr | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (217 kr) | 236 kr | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (91 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (120 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (786 kr) | 207 kr | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (83 kr) | 41 kr | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (34 kr) | 31 kr | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (28 kr) | 21 kr | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (213 kr) | 274 kr | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Florence | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (424 kr) | 407 kr | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (195 kr) | 264 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (1,270 kr) | 966 kr | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (935 kr) | 882 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (100 kr) | 131 kr | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (18 kr) | 40 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (5,609 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.72 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (680 kr) | 286 kr | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (60 kr) | 66 kr | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 199 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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