Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (200 kr) | 101 kr | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (99 kr) | 85 kr | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (72 kr) | 58 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (23 kr) | 14 kr | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.80 (46 kr) | 36 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.66 (37 kr) | 30 kr | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (77 kr) | 49 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.51 (28 kr) | 12 kr | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (28 kr) | 16 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (157 kr) | 95 kr | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.81 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.48 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,123 (32,459 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,974 (23,415 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (1,330 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,453 (19,308 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,976 (15,552 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$77 (607 kr) | 410 kr | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (652 kr) | 275 kr | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$403 (3,170 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (1,934 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (86 kr) | 67 kr | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (246 kr) | 203 kr | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (658 kr) | 937 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (420 kr) | 400 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (973 kr) | 958 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$154 (1,208 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,804 (234,631 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.00 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (992 kr) | 553 kr | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (174 kr) | 236 kr | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (97 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (197 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$172 (1,357 kr) | 207 kr | + 554% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (83 kr) | 41 kr | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.71 (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (61 kr) | 28 kr | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (192 kr) | 274 kr | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (650 kr) | 407 kr | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (263 kr) | 264 kr | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$357 (2,813 kr) | 966 kr | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$114 (895 kr) | 882 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (101 kr) | 131 kr | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.24 (41 kr) | 40 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$499 (3,928 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (2.85 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (523 kr) | 286 kr | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (121 kr) | 66 kr | + 83% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
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These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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