Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (206 kr) | 117 kr | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (112 kr) | 93 kr | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (96 kr) | 55 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (51 kr) | 38 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 (48 kr) | 34 kr | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$16 (121 kr) | 53 kr | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 (43 kr) | 33 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.35 (41 kr) | 16 kr | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$5.39 (41 kr) | 19 kr | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$25 (188 kr) | 103 kr | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$4.17 (32 kr) | 23 kr | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.35 (26 kr) | 14 kr | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 91% 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$3,955 (30,197 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,825 (21,564 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (1,256 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,215 (24,546 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,154 (16,444 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$106 (811 kr) | 410 kr | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$76 (579 kr) | 359 kr | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$526 (4,017 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$228 (1,740 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (90 kr) | 67 kr | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (267 kr) | 166 kr | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (664 kr) | 992 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 (500 kr) | 419 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$150 (1,144 kr) | 933 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$178 (1,362 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% 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$36,345 (277,486 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.87 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$128 (978 kr) | 621 kr | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (176 kr) | 334 kr | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 74% 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$11 (80 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (168 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (1,151 kr) | 260 kr | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (73 kr) | 41 kr | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 (69 kr) | 31 kr | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (53 kr) | 28 kr | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.19 (32 kr) | 28 kr | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 (33 kr) | 21 kr | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (274 kr) | 295 kr | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (490 kr) | 415 kr | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (243 kr) | 274 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$223 (1,705 kr) | 819 kr | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$127 (970 kr) | 750 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (115 kr) | 140 kr | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.66 (43 kr) | 42 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (67 kr) | 72 kr | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$878 (6,707 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (3.61 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$53 (405 kr) | 290 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (142 kr) | 67 kr | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 550 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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