Sweden vs Sweden · 496 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Malmö | Västerås | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.54 | $9.00 | Västerås |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.16 | $36.00 | Västerås |
| Cappuccino | $2.86 | $2.70 | Västerås |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $216 | $204 | Västerås |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.98 | $33.00 | Västerås |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $92.22 | $87.00 | Västerås |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.71 | $25.20 | Västerås |
| Fitness club membership | $26.71 | $25.20 | Västerås |
| Cinema ticket | $7.00 | $6.60 | Västerås |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $495 | $460 | Västerås |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $344 | $320 | Västerås |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,033 | $960 | Västerås |
| Total single-person budget | $980 | $920 | Västerås |
| Average net salary | $3,392 | $3,200 |
Västerås is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Malmö runs about $980 versus $920 in Västerås — a difference of roughly 6%.
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 Malmö · Full cost of living in Västerås