Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (159 kr) | 101 kr | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (98 kr) | 85 kr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (59 kr) | 58 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (36 kr) | 36 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (23 kr) | 30 kr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (75 kr) | 49 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (72 kr) | 95 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (21 kr) | 22 kr | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,067 (23,418 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,570 (17,784 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €232 (2,633 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,218 (13,801 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €867 (9,828 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €231 (2,622 kr) | 410 kr | + 539% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (390 kr) | 275 kr | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €456 (5,162 kr) | 4,385 kr | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (1,249 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (90 kr) | 67 kr | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (190 kr) | 203 kr | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (915 kr) | 937 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (412 kr) | 400 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,017 kr) | 958 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (1,518 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (290,044 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (1,057 kr) | 553 kr | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (228 kr) | 236 kr | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (88 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (93 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (572 kr) | 207 kr | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (21 kr) | 21 kr | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (289 kr) | 274 kr | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (484 kr) | 407 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (279 kr) | 264 kr | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,071 kr) | 966 kr | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (724 kr) | 882 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (140 kr) | 131 kr | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (46 kr) | 70 kr | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (5,467 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.13 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (507 kr) | 286 kr | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (83 kr) | 66 kr | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 201 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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