Malmö ranks 8th of 10 priced cities in Sweden on cost — $1,653 a month in essentials, 29% above Umeå, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,191 covers that 1.9×. 96.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 7.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Aug 18°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 | $844 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,029 |
| Groceries | $205 |
| Dining out | $355 |
| Utilities | $183 |
| Local transport | $66 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,653 |
| Avg net salary | $3,191 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,443 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,835 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Malmö, 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 | $79.26 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.04 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.86 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.33 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.56 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.78 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.79 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.95 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.57 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.21 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.69 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.68 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.72 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.42 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.30 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.36 |
| Monthly transit pass | $66.47 |
| Taxi start | $6.53 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $145.54 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $37.23 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $26.65 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $43.14 |
| Cinema, one seat | $18.24 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Malmö has 96.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Malmö runs 10 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 | 2.4°C | -2.5°C | 88% | 77% | 59 mm |
| Feb | 2.7°C | -2.2°C | 85% | 72% | 49 mm |
| Mar | 4.1°C | -0.4°C | 82% | 67% | 47 mm |
| Apr | 7.3°C | 3.2°C | 73% | 55% | 38 mm |
| May | 12.3°C | 9.3°C | 71% | 55% | 34 mm |
| Jun | 16.8°C | 15°C | 71% | 58% | 43 mm |
| Jul | 17.8°C | 16.4°C | 74% | 59% | 61 mm |
| Aug | 17.9°C | 16.9°C | 76% | 58% | 60 mm |
| Sep | 15°C | 13°C | 80% | 63% | 53 mm |
| Oct | 10.6°C | 7.4°C | 85% | 71% | 59 mm |
| Nov | 6.5°C | 2.6°C | 87% | 77% | 52 mm |
| Dec | 4.1°C | -0.4°C | 88% | 82% | 55 mm |
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