Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (210 kr) | 101 kr | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (108 kr) | 85 kr | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (64 kr) | 58 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.65 (38 kr) | 36 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (62 kr) | 30 kr | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (75 kr) | 49 kr | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (54 kr) | 28 kr | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (35 kr) | 12 kr | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (33 kr) | 16 kr | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (157 kr) | 95 kr | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (34 kr) | 22 kr | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,591 (47,448 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,133 (32,380 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (2,003 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,306 (23,833 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,859 (19,217 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (978 kr) | 410 kr | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (589 kr) | 275 kr | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (3,368 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (1,295 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (124 kr) | 67 kr | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (274 kr) | 203 kr | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (612 kr) | 937 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $103 (1,064 kr) | 400 kr | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (1,011 kr) | 958 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (1,389 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (266,247 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (1,041 kr) | 553 kr | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (183 kr) | 307 kr | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (78 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (105 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (1,101 kr) | 207 kr | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (67 kr) | 41 kr | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (44 kr) | 28 kr | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (43 kr) | 28 kr | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (293 kr) | 274 kr | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (669 kr) | 407 kr | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (287 kr) | 264 kr | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (2,867 kr) | 966 kr | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (928 kr) | 882 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (155 kr) | 131 kr | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (53 kr) | 40 kr | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (73 kr) | 70 kr | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $397 (4,105 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.80 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (947 kr) | 286 kr | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (112 kr) | 66 kr | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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