Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (133 kr) | 108 kr | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (87 kr) | 80 kr | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 (37 kr) | 58 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (43 kr) | 37 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (25 kr) | 30 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (83 kr) | 48 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (69 kr) | 98 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,381 (15,602 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,008 (11,392 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (1,497 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 (8,579 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 (6,741 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (1,002 kr) | 410 kr | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (248 kr) | 275 kr | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (3,927 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (1,051 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 (37 kr) | 67 kr | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (127 kr) | 203 kr | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (808 kr) | 937 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (413 kr) | 419 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (903 kr) | 966 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (1,208 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 (286,086 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (654 kr) | 564 kr | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 307 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (168 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (130 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (545 kr) | 261 kr | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.88 (33 kr) | 41 kr | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (212 kr) | 274 kr | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (426 kr) | 415 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (230 kr) | 267 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (565 kr) | 819 kr | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (542 kr) | 847 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (73 kr) | 138 kr | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (32 kr) | 40 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (42 kr) | 70 kr | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 (6,474 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (1.20 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (501 kr) | 286 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (70 kr) | 66 kr | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 83 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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