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Gävle vs Malmö

Sweden vs Sweden · 616 km apart

Gävle

Sweden

kr9,752 ($920)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Malmö

Sweden

kr10,390 ($980)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Gävle	Malmö	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$9.00	$9.54	Gävle
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$36.00	$38.16	Gävle
Cappuccino	$2.70	$2.86	Gävle
Monthly groceries (single person)	$204	$216	Gävle
Monthly public transport pass	$33.00	$34.98	Gävle
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$87.00	$92.22	Gävle
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$25.20	$26.71	Gävle
Fitness club membership	$25.20	$26.71	Gävle
Cinema ticket	$6.60	$7.00	Gävle
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$460	$495	Gävle
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$320	$344	Gävle
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$960	$1,033	Gävle
Total single-person budget	$920	$980	Gävle
Average net salary	$3,200	$3,392

Verdict

Gävle is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Gävle runs about $920 versus $980 in Malmö — a difference of roughly 7%.

Salary-adjusted, Malmö leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Gävle · Full cost of living in Malmö

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gävle cheaper than Malmö?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $920 per month in Gävle versus $980 in Malmö — about 7% less.

How far is Gävle from Malmö?

The straight-line distance between Gävle and Malmö is approximately 616 km (383 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Gävle or Malmö?

The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Gävle and $3,392 in Malmö. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,280 in Gävle versus $2,412 in Malmö per month.