Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (179 kr) | 101 kr | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (91 kr) | 85 kr | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.92 (63 kr) | 58 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.23 (45 kr) | 36 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (42 kr) | 30 kr | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (125 kr) | 49 kr | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.85 (52 kr) | 28 kr | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (81 kr) | 16 kr | + 391% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (161 kr) | 95 kr | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (25 kr) | 20 kr | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (22 kr) | 22 kr | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,962 (20,907 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,260 (13,429 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (2,062 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (14,033 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,013 (10,799 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $79 (843 kr) | 410 kr | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (438 kr) | 275 kr | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $316 (3,370 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (1,318 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (144 kr) | 67 kr | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (300 kr) | 203 kr | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (533 kr) | 937 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (433 kr) | 400 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (856 kr) | 958 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (1,009 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,400 (238,705 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (603 kr) | 553 kr | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (216 kr) | 307 kr | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (85 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (237 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (1,109 kr) | 207 kr | + 435% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (78 kr) | 41 kr | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.86 (52 kr) | 31 kr | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.80 (51 kr) | 28 kr | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (51 kr) | 28 kr | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (218 kr) | 274 kr | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (489 kr) | 407 kr | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (293 kr) | 264 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (1,178 kr) | 966 kr | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (895 kr) | 882 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (116 kr) | 131 kr | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.66 (60 kr) | 40 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (63 kr) | 70 kr | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $365 (3,889 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (4.09 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (509 kr) | 286 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (86 kr) | 66 kr | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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