Cost of Living in Helsingborg

Summary of cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,929.0$ (35,056.5kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,062.9$ (9,483.9kr), excluding rent.
  • Helsingborg is 20.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Helsingborg is, on average, 70.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 16.81 $ 13.45-22.42
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 78.45 $ 67.25-89.66
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.69 $ 11.21-16.81
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.85 $ 6.72-16.81
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.72 $ 6.72-7.17
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.93 $ 3.36-6.72
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.03 $ 2.80-3.36
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.90 $ 2.80-3.36
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.57 $ 1.23-2.02
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.46 $ 2.03-4.27
White Rice (1 lb) 1.27 $ 0.92-1.53
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.38 $ 3.36-6.72
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.17 $ 4.58-6.56
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.67 $ 4.58-8.59
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.90 $ 5.08-11.44
Apples (1 lb) 1.45 $ 1.02-2.03
Bananas (1 lb) 1.37 $ 0.92-1.63
Oranges (1 lb) 1.60 $ 1.22-2.54
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.85 $ 1.02-2.54
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.71 $ 0.51-0.76
Onions (1 lb) 0.65 $ 0.51-0.81
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.16 $ 1.68-2.35
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.10 $ 1.12-2.24
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.20 $ 7.85-13.45
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.54 $ 1.57-4.48
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.69 $ 0.90-4.48
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8.63 $ 7.40-9.75
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.59 $ 3.47-5.49
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 70.50 $ 69.94-71.06
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.36 $
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.59 $ 2.16-9.02
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 21.29 $
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.97 $ 1.80-2.13
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,973.94 $ 34,631.55-36,973.94
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 36,973.94 $ 36,413.56-37,534.32
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 139.98 $ 107.17-224.15
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 30.19 $ 22.30-33.51
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 38.33 $ 25.67-50.43
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 42.36 $ 28.02-56.04
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 24.66 $ 19.61-24.66
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 19.61 $ 16.25-28.02
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 182.76 $ 142.56-224.15
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 0.00 $ 0.00-0.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 88.26 $ 56.04-137.29
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 46.23 $ 36.87-56.04
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.06 $ 56.04-190.53
Men's Leather Business Shoes 120.48 $ 56.04-168.11
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 887.64 $ 616.42-1,120.76
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 696.18 $ 560.38-784.53
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,461.47 $ 1,210.42-2,241.52
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,161.11 $ 1,008.69-1,681.14
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 318.44 $ 279.05-416.49
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 235.08 $ 187.42-312.36
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,290.97 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.93 2.80-4.80

Prices in Helsingborg

This city had 100 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 13 January 2026
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