Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (239 kr) | 101 kr | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (112 kr) | 85 kr | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (72 kr) | 58 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.64 (48 kr) | 36 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (34 kr) | 30 kr | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (74 kr) | 49 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.82 (49 kr) | 28 kr | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.27 (54 kr) | 16 kr | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (162 kr) | 95 kr | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.99 (31 kr) | 20 kr | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.44 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,554 (36,389 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,740 (28,057 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,830 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (25,520 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (19,135 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (1,250 kr) | 410 kr | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (597 kr) | 275 kr | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $325 (3,328 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (1,183 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (118 kr) | 67 kr | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (257 kr) | 203 kr | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (564 kr) | 937 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (471 kr) | 400 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (1,102 kr) | 958 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $149 (1,530 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,007 (266,313 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (924 kr) | 553 kr | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (175 kr) | 236 kr | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (90 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (159 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (1,238 kr) | 207 kr | + 497% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (92 kr) | 41 kr | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (61 kr) | 31 kr | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (82 kr) | 28 kr | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.83 (49 kr) | 28 kr | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (391 kr) | 274 kr | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (606 kr) | 407 kr | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (338 kr) | 264 kr | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (1,249 kr) | 966 kr | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (1,191 kr) | 882 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (178 kr) | 131 kr | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (59 kr) | 40 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (78 kr) | 67 kr | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $510 (5,222 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (5.68 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (800 kr) | 286 kr | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (108 kr) | 66 kr | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 712 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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