Helsingborg ranks 5th of 10 priced cities in Sweden on cost — $1,472 a month in essentials, 15% above Umeå, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,997 covers that 2.0×. 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 6.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Jul 17°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $677 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $881 |
| Groceries | $198 |
| Dining out | $346 |
| Utilities | $185 |
| Local transport | $66 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,472 |
| Avg net salary | $2,997 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,128 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,426 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Helsingborg, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.73 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $73.39 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $14.68 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.81 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $7.60 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.88 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.71 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.52 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.81 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.88 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.26 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.01 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.50 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.79 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.88 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.93 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.45 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.83 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.36 |
| Monthly transit pass | $65.95 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $5.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $150.27 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $34.55 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.24 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $40.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Helsingborg has 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Helsingborg runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9°C | -2.7°C | 90% | 77% | 61 mm |
| Feb | 2.3°C | -2.3°C | 87% | 72% | 57 mm |
| Mar | 3.7°C | -0.4°C | 82% | 67% | 53 mm |
| Apr | 7.2°C | 3.3°C | 72% | 55% | 45 mm |
| May | 12.2°C | 9.5°C | 72% | 56% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 16.4°C | 15°C | 73% | 59% | 58 mm |
| Jul | 17.3°C | 16.2°C | 77% | 61% | 88 mm |
| Aug | 17.3°C | 16.5°C | 79% | 60% | 90 mm |
| Sep | 14.3°C | 12.6°C | 83% | 66% | 65 mm |
| Oct | 10°C | 7°C | 87% | 73% | 71 mm |
| Nov | 5.8°C | 2.2°C | 90% | 79% | 51 mm |
| Dec | 3.5°C | -0.7°C | 91% | 82% | 59 mm |
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