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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Cost of Living in Malmo

How much you'll actually spend β€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$1,887/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,092
Groceries & eating out$491
Transport$69
Utilities & phones$236
Average local salary (after tax)$3,397/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,092/mo
1BR, outside center$901/mo
3BR, city center$1,960/mo
3BR, outside center$1,529/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.82
Bread (loaf)$3.09
Eggs (12)$4.29
Rice (1kg)$3.66
Chicken (1kg)$13
Apples (1kg)$3.35
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.59
Potatoes (1kg)$1.95
Water (1.5L)$1.41
Wine (mid-range)$12
Beer (0.5L)$2.36

Eating out β€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$16
Mid-range dinner for 2$83
Cappuccino$5.15
Beer (draught)$8.45
Coke (0.33L)$3.34

Getting around β€” or trying to

Monthly pass$69
Single ride$3.49
Taxi start$6.60
Taxi per km$2.86
Gasoline (1L)$1.86

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,637
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,136
Transport (2 rides/day)$209
SIM card$29
Total 30 days$3,011

Malmo vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Malmo?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $1,887/month in Malmo, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,476/month.

What is the average salary in Malmo?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Malmo is about $3,397, according to Numbeo data.

Is Malmo expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: Gothenburg ($1,785/mo), Faro ($1,751/mo), Split ($1,953/mo), Istanbul ($1,570/mo), Nice ($1,922/mo). Malmo comes in at $1,887/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.