City in Skåne County, Sweden
Cost of living in Malmö
How much a month costs in Malmö
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,890–2,790 (kr19,000–28,000).
Prices in Malmö
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr8,500–14,000 | $846–1,390 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr6,500–10,000 | $647–996 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr250–400 | $25–40 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr900–1,500 | $90–149 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr100–140 | $10.0–13.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr200–350 | $20–35 |
| Cappuccino | kr35–50 | $3.5–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr55–85 | $5.5–8.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr30–45 | $3.0–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr120–190 | $11.9–18.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr300–550 | $30–55 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 45/100
A value score of 45/100 means Malmö gives more quality of life per dollar than 44% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 6 places we cover in Sweden.
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Cost of living across Sweden
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | $1,890–2,790 | 45/100 |
| Uppsala | $1,890–2,790 | 55/100 |
| Gothenburg | $1,990–2,990 | 40/100 |
| Visby | $1,990–2,990 | 48/100 |
| Kiruna | $2,190–3,190 | 40/100 |
| Stockholm | $2,490–3,780 | 23/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Malmö
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Malmö?
About $946–1,290 on a lean budget, $1,890–2,790 for a comfortable month and $3,780–5,480 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Malmö?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr8,500–14,000 ($846–1,390) a month in the center and kr6,500–10,000 ($647–996) outside it.
How much does food cost in Malmö?
A local meal is kr100–140 ($10.0–13.9); a mid-range restaurant is kr200–350 ($20–35) per person.
Is Sweden expensive?
Prices in Sweden are about 87% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.