Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (153 kr) | 108 kr | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (93 kr) | 80 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (50 kr) | 58 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.46 (50 kr) | 37 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (37 kr) | 30 kr | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (89 kr) | 48 kr | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (32 kr) | 28 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (26 kr) | 12 kr | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (84 kr) | 98 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,839 (20,624 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,544 (17,322 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (1,913 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,381 (15,487 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,090 (12,224 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (1,406 kr) | 410 kr | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (268 kr) | 275 kr | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (3,983 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (1,257 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (60 kr) | 67 kr | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (220 kr) | 203 kr | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (898 kr) | 937 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (681 kr) | 419 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,102 kr) | 966 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (1,689 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (287,138 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (873 kr) | 564 kr | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (270 kr) | 307 kr | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (96 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (106 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (537 kr) | 261 kr | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (41 kr) | 41 kr | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (32 kr) | 28 kr | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (220 kr) | 274 kr | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (386 kr) | 415 kr | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (275 kr) | 267 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (1,297 kr) | 819 kr | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (670 kr) | 847 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (128 kr) | 138 kr | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (39 kr) | 40 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (44 kr) | 70 kr | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (5,156 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (1.03 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (656 kr) | 286 kr | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (85 kr) | 66 kr | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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