Cost of living in Voula is 21% lower than in Malmo (without rent).
Rent in Voula is very similar to Malmo.
Cost of living including rent in Voula is 11% lower than in Malmo.
Food in Voula is 15% cheaper than in Malmo.
Transport in Voula is 63% cheaper than in Malmo.
| Voula | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Voula | Malmo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.91 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.03 $ | 2.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.39 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.21 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.2 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.37 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.3 $ | 61.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 26.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.8 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.09 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.93 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 2.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
208 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.2 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 580 $ | 670 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,406 $ | 1,187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 751 $ | 776 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,803 $ | 1,543 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,394 $ | 4,269 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,975 $ | 3,005 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,182 $ | 2,965 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.61 % | 4.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.9 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.34 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Haircut | 12.2 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.9 $ | 95.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 430 $ | 146 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,495 $ | 7,289 $ |