Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| London | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (179 kr) | 110 kr | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (87 kr) | 80 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (45 kr) | 58 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.98 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.53 (47 kr) | 37 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (27 kr) | 30 kr | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (60 kr) | 48 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (26 kr) | 29 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 (25 kr) | 18 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (113 kr) | 122 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.13 (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| London | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,924 (39,031 kr) | 14,755 kr | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,010 (26,832 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £220 (2,941 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,849 (24,681 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,299 (17,341 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (1,930 kr) | 410 kr | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (339 kr) | 271 kr | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £291 (3,883 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (1,449 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (91 kr) | 67 kr | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (182 kr) | 203 kr | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| London | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (876 kr) | 993 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (479 kr) | 419 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (1,089 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (1,217 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 143% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,426 (312,733 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £151 (2,012 kr) | 573 kr | + 251% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (265 kr) | 307 kr | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| London | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (54 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (140 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (1,040 kr) | 261 kr | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (21 kr) | 31 kr | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 (59 kr) | 28 kr | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (28 kr) | 28 kr | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 (288 kr) | 274 kr | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| London | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £43 (579 kr) | 415 kr | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (348 kr) | 267 kr | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 (2,597 kr) | 819 kr | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £78 (1,048 kr) | 847 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (172 kr) | 138 kr | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (46 kr) | 40 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.79 (77 kr) | 70 kr | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (7,162 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (1.47 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (691 kr) | 286 kr | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (179 kr) | 67 kr | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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