Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 71 different people.
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr | 108 kr | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr | 84 kr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr | 48 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr | 15 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr | 36 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr | 30 kr | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr | 52 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr | 29 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr | 12 kr | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr | 18 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr | 122 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr | 20 kr | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr | 14 kr | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,058 kr | 15,007 kr | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,567 kr | 10,075 kr | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr | 1,053 kr | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr | 9,688 kr | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,876 kr | 6,057 kr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr | 410 kr | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr | 271 kr | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr | 4,279 kr | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr | 1,132 kr | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr | 67 kr | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249 kr | 203 kr | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr | 993 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr | 419 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr | 1,039 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr | 1,260 kr | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 277,615 kr | 259,042 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr | 16 kr | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr | 582 kr | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 294 kr | 307 kr | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 231 kr | 261 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr | 41 kr | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr | 31 kr | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr | 28 kr | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr | 28 kr | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr | 21 kr | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347 kr | 274 kr | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr | 415 kr | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 kr | 267 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr | 819 kr | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr | 847 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr | 138 kr | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr | 40 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr | 70 kr | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,471 kr | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr | 1.78 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 452 kr | 286 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr | 67 kr | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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