Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (252 kr) | 112 kr | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (139 kr) | 85 kr | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (77 kr) | 61 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (17 kr) | 15 kr | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (69 kr) | 36 kr | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (71 kr) | 30 kr | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (95 kr) | 52 kr | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (56 kr) | 29 kr | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (29 kr) | 12 kr | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.95 (55 kr) | 18 kr | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (250 kr) | 122 kr | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 (34 kr) | 21 kr | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 (41 kr) | 17 kr | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,541 (61,008 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,425 (37,709 kr) | 10,268 kr | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,955 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,018 (44,241 kr) | 10,057 kr | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,364 (26,026 kr) | 6,330 kr | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (1,302 kr) | 410 kr | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (632 kr) | 359 kr | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (3,887 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (1,539 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (173 kr) | 67 kr | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (270 kr) | 203 kr | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (809 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (596 kr) | 419 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (1,053 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 (1,748 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,495 (313,720 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (1,427 kr) | 601 kr | + 137% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 (407 kr) | 319 kr | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (93 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (216 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (1,205 kr) | 261 kr | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (110 kr) | 41 kr | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 (55 kr) | 31 kr | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (86 kr) | 28 kr | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (86 kr) | 28 kr | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (389 kr) | 274 kr | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| New York City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (810 kr) | 415 kr | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (394 kr) | 267 kr | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 (2,905 kr) | 819 kr | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $142 (1,563 kr) | 847 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (210 kr) | 138 kr | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (66 kr) | 40 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (104 kr) | 70 kr | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $580 (6,390 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (2.01 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 (1,454 kr) | 290 kr | + 402% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (171 kr) | 67 kr | + 155% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 847 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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