Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 5% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Montpellier (France) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (170 kr) | 101 kr | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (108 kr) | 85 kr | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (61 kr) | 58 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (48 kr) | 36 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (28 kr) | 30 kr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (86 kr) | 49 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (24 kr) | 28 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (88 kr) | 95 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (12 kr) | 22 kr | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (14,445 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (10,188 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (1,335 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (7,858 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (7,080 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (620 kr) | 410 kr | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (292 kr) | 275 kr | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (4,572 kr) | 4,385 kr | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (1,179 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (80 kr) | 67 kr | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (131 kr) | 203 kr | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (933 kr) | 937 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (384 kr) | 400 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (933 kr) | 958 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (1,311 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 (279,704 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (501 kr) | 553 kr | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (303 kr) | 236 kr | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (61 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (123 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (275 kr) | 207 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 (49 kr) | 31 kr | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (46 kr) | 28 kr | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (234 kr) | 274 kr | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (449 kr) | 407 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (197 kr) | 264 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (969 kr) | 966 kr | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (638 kr) | 882 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (100 kr) | 131 kr | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (40 kr) | 40 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (56 kr) | 70 kr | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (5,794 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (2.49 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (336 kr) | 286 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (111 kr) | 66 kr | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 117 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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