Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (168 kr) | 101 kr | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (101 kr) | 85 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (40 kr) | 58 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (21 kr) | 30 kr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (63 kr) | 49 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (75 kr) | 95 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,218 (13,652 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €747 (8,368 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (1,376 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (8,915 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (6,068 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (1,247 kr) | 410 kr | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (292 kr) | 275 kr | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (3,835 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,101 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (77 kr) | 67 kr | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (119 kr) | 203 kr | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (880 kr) | 937 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (325 kr) | 400 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (805 kr) | 958 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (963 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,194 (271,158 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (393 kr) | 553 kr | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (198 kr) | 236 kr | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (88 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.95 (67 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (739 kr) | 207 kr | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.46 (50 kr) | 41 kr | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 (32 kr) | 31 kr | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (14 kr) | 28 kr | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 (29 kr) | 21 kr | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (226 kr) | 274 kr | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valencia | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (321 kr) | 407 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (191 kr) | 264 kr | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (667 kr) | 966 kr | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (433 kr) | 882 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (105 kr) | 131 kr | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (30 kr) | 40 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 (40 kr) | 67 kr | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (5,193 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 | €36 (408 kr) | 286 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (57 kr) | 66 kr | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 436 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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