Cost of living in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Nantes (France) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (184 kr) | 127 kr | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (99 kr) | 90 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (64 kr) | 58 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (37 kr) | 37 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.02 (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (67 kr) | 52 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (27 kr) | 33 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (23 kr) | 17 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (81 kr) | 113 kr | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (25 kr) | 24 kr | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,261 (14,205 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €857 (9,654 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (1,254 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 (8,439 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €565 (6,367 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (942 kr) | 410 kr | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (242 kr) | 359 kr | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €385 (4,331 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (1,204 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (100 kr) | 67 kr | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (177 kr) | 166 kr | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (1,160 kr) | 1,056 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (407 kr) | 419 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (1,116 kr) | 930 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (1,096 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,923 (269,481 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (586 kr) | 618 kr | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (243 kr) | 319 kr | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (97 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (166 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (274 kr) | 260 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (53 kr) | 41 kr | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (32 kr) | 31 kr | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (190 kr) | 295 kr | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nantes | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (421 kr) | 513 kr | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (221 kr) | 289 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 819 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (646 kr) | 857 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (97 kr) | 139 kr | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (36 kr) | 43 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (74 kr) | 72 kr | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (5,408 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (2.52 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (411 kr) | 306 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (111 kr) | 70 kr | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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