Close to the Sweden average
Ranked #217 of 577 cities · More expensive than 62.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Sweden average · See Sweden ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | SEK 10,516/mo ≈ $1,063 | SEK 8,130/mo ≈ $822 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | SEK 17,247/mo ≈ $1,743 | SEK 13,496/mo ≈ $1,364 | 22% |
Malmo has a cost of living index of 44.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Malmo is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #217 of 577 cities). It is 1.5% cheaper than the Sweden average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Sweden earning SEK 555,837 gross take home SEK 36,726/month after tax (20.7% effective rate). See full Sweden tax calculator →
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