Cost of living in Malmo is 21% higher than in Larnaca (without rent).
Rent in Malmo is 14% cheaper than in Larnaca.
Cost of living including rent in Malmo is very similar to Larnaca.
Food in Malmo is 15% more expensive than in Larnaca.
Transport in Malmo is 81% more expensive than in Larnaca.
| Malmo | Larnaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malmo | Larnaca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.7 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.5 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.62 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.34 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.14 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.1 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.09 $ | 5.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.03 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61.2 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.9 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.2 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.75 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.77 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.8 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.7 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.5 $ | 36.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 670 $ | 707 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 1,310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 776 $ | 927 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,543 $ | 1,680 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,269 $ | 3,180 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,005 $ | 2,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,965 $ | 1,469 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.85 % | 3.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.5 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 23.1 $ | 9.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 90 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.5 $ | 78.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 146 $ | 448 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,289 $ | 11,828 $ |