Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (124 kr) | 117 kr | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (94 kr) | 93 kr | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (40 kr) | 55 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (31 kr) | 38 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (30 kr) | 34 kr | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (50 kr) | 53 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (23 kr) | 33 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.19 (59 kr) | 103 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (25 kr) | 23 kr | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,056 (11,975 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €780 (8,845 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (1,444 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,023 (11,592 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (6,798 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (1,024 kr) | 410 kr | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (351 kr) | 359 kr | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (3,771 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (1,319 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.52 (63 kr) | 67 kr | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (97 kr) | 166 kr | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (1,018 kr) | 992 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (315 kr) | 419 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (1,063 kr) | 933 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (935 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,239 (308,766 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (406 kr) | 621 kr | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (249 kr) | 334 kr | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.20 (59 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (71 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (647 kr) | 260 kr | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (41 kr) | 41 kr | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (48 kr) | 28 kr | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (31 kr) | 21 kr | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (172 kr) | 295 kr | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oporto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (362 kr) | 415 kr | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (142 kr) | 274 kr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (751 kr) | 819 kr | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (541 kr) | 750 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (89 kr) | 140 kr | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (31 kr) | 42 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.74 (20 kr) | 72 kr | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €777 (8,809 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (2.12 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (416 kr) | 290 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (62 kr) | 67 kr | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 481 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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