Sweden vs Sweden · 849 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallSweden
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| Expense | Östersund | Malmö | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.10 | $9.54 | Östersund |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $32.40 | $38.16 | Östersund |
| Cappuccino | $2.43 | $2.86 | Östersund |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $184 | $216 | Östersund |
| Monthly public transport pass | $29.70 | $34.98 | Östersund |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $78.30 | $92.22 | Östersund |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.68 | $26.71 | Östersund |
| Fitness club membership | $22.68 | $26.71 | Östersund |
| Cinema ticket | $5.94 | $7.00 | Östersund |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $495 | Östersund |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $281 | $344 | Östersund |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $842 | $1,033 | Östersund |
| Total single-person budget | $821 | $980 | Östersund |
| Average net salary | $2,880 | $3,392 |
Östersund is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Östersund runs about $821 versus $980 in Malmö — a difference of roughly 19%.
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 Östersund · Full cost of living in Malmö