Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (170 kr) | 101 kr | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (112 kr) | 85 kr | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (66 kr) | 58 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (16 kr) | 14 kr | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (45 kr) | 36 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (31 kr) | 30 kr | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (84 kr) | 49 kr | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (91 kr) | 95 kr | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (20,276 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,275 (14,441 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (2,132 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (11,789 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €777 (8,802 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (1,293 kr) | 410 kr | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (280 kr) | 275 kr | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (4,056 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (1,349 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (58 kr) | 67 kr | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (130 kr) | 203 kr | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (894 kr) | 937 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (361 kr) | 400 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,024 kr) | 958 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (1,344 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,952 (316,716 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (409 kr) | 553 kr | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (255 kr) | 236 kr | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (107 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (101 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (961 kr) | 207 kr | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (63 kr) | 41 kr | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (225 kr) | 274 kr | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Milan | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (562 kr) | 407 kr | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (227 kr) | 264 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,073 kr) | 966 kr | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (1,017 kr) | 882 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (125 kr) | 131 kr | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (24 kr) | 40 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (5,570 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.94 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (794 kr) | 286 kr | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (66 kr) | 66 kr | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 232 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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