Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (215 kr) | 110 kr | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (104 kr) | 80 kr | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (76 kr) | 58 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 (45 kr) | 37 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.74 (62 kr) | 30 kr | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (75 kr) | 48 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (53 kr) | 29 kr | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (34 kr) | 12 kr | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (31 kr) | 18 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (167 kr) | 122 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.80 (41 kr) | 20 kr | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.60 (39 kr) | 22 kr | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (30,285 kr) | 14,755 kr | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,153 (23,308 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (2,381 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,051 (22,199 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,449 (15,683 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (1,519 kr) | 410 kr | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (713 kr) | 271 kr | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (2,839 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (906 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (125 kr) | 67 kr | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (293 kr) | 203 kr | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (542 kr) | 993 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (421 kr) | 419 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (958 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (1,391 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,323 (317,436 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (1,040 kr) | 573 kr | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (327 kr) | 307 kr | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (84 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (204 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (870 kr) | 261 kr | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (88 kr) | 41 kr | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (35 kr) | 31 kr | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (60 kr) | 28 kr | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.21 (46 kr) | 28 kr | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (386 kr) | 274 kr | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (506 kr) | 415 kr | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (292 kr) | 267 kr | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (2,497 kr) | 819 kr | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (794 kr) | 847 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (152 kr) | 138 kr | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (50 kr) | 40 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (68 kr) | 70 kr | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (3,385 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.95 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (538 kr) | 286 kr | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (128 kr) | 67 kr | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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