Cost of living in Helsingborg is 27% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent).
Rent in Helsingborg is 52% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Cost of living including rent in Helsingborg is 42% lower than in Edinburgh.
Food in Helsingborg is 17% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Transport in Helsingborg is 58% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
| Helsingborg | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Helsingborg | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.7 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.6 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.71 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.85 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.25 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 2.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.91 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.25 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.54 $ | 19.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.03 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.7 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 23.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.65 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.7 $ | 191 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 294 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.2 $ | 42.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 512 $ | 1,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,042 $ | 1,980 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 669 $ | 1,425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,255 $ | 2,692 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,183 $ | 7,033 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,413 $ | 4,677 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,345 $ | 3,703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.32 % | 5.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.1 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 24.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.3 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.9 $ | 119 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 1,775 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,337 $ | 23,136 $ |