Cost of living
Dalarna compared to Skovde
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Overview comparison
DalarnaSkovde
Consumer prices in Skovde are roughly 8% higher than in Dalarna.
Cost of living
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,438 | 1,630 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,931 | 3,844 |
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| Without rent one person | 654 | 747 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,318 | 2,316 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 765.5 | 709.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,958.98 | 1,310.95 |
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| Food person | 458 | 490 |
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| Food family | 1,313 | 1,201 |
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| Transport person | 81.27 | 71.34 |
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| Transport family | 189.61 | 142.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.22 years | 67.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.24 | 13.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72 | 63.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.88 | 11.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.71 | 7.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.53 | 4.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.13 | 2.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,086.08 | 604.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 897.17 | 552.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,144.63 | 1,266.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,515.81 | 899.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.6 | 70.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.47 | 115.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.33 | 29.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.4 | 4.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,924 | 3,411 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,304 | 2,970 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.22 | 3.99 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 91.2% | 76.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.28 | 15.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.71 | 2.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.57 | 2.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.94 | 3.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.36 | 9.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.39 | 12.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.87 | 18.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.54 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 0.86 |
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Other
| Item | Dalarna | Skovde |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.79 | 34.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.94 | 15.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.48 | 35.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.86 | 25.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.81 | 68.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.25 | 102.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 122.97 | 110.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 607 | 4,892 |
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