Cost of living comparison

Canada

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Sweden

Ludvika vs. North Vancouver Cost of Living Summary

Ludvika is 33.4% cheaper than North Vancouver.

Restaurants: pay 11.5% less in Ludvika
Groceries: pay 4.3% less in Ludvika
Transportation: pay 34.4% more in Ludvika
Housing: pay 66.9% less in Ludvika
Childcare: pay 79.2% less in Ludvika
Entertainment and Sports: pay 9.4% more in Ludvika
Clothing: pay 49.7% more in Ludvika

The cost of clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Ludvika are more expensive than in North Vancouver. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Ludvika.

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Ludvika vs. North Vancouver Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Ludvika instead of North Vancouver, you would:

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pay 11.5% less for restaurants

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$21.04 CA$29.79	$13.75 SEK136.26	-34.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.12 CA$12.91	$10.00 SEK99.10	+9.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.28 CA$3.23	$2.62 SEK25.93	+14.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.72 CA$2.43	$2.18 SEK21.64	+27.0%
Average			-11.5%

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pay 4.3% less for groceries

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Bread 1 loaf	$2.76 CA$3.91	$2.62 SEK25.93	-5.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.88 CA$9.73	$6.71 SEK66.56	-2.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.40 CA$10.48	$6.55 SEK64.96	-11.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.16 CA$4.47	$5.00 SEK49.55	+58.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.21 CA$8.79	$5.96 SEK59.03	-4.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.88 CA$2.66	$1.44 SEK14.27	-23.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.65 CA$0.91	$1.51 SEK15.01	+134.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.97 CA$2.79	$1.65 SEK16.33	-16.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.83 CA$2.59	$1.87 SEK18.58	+2.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.29 CA$1.82	$0.66 SEK6.52	-49.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.26 CA$1.78	$0.79 SEK7.86	-36.9%
Average			-4.3%

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pay 34.4% more for transportation

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.82 CA$6.83	$6.48 SEK64.22	+34.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$98.37 CA$139.26	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,760.48 CA$39,301.90	$32,980.57 SEK327K	+18.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$14.86 CA$21.04	$28.99 SEK287.39	+95.1%
Average			+34.4%

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pay 66.9% less for housing

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$52.60 CA$74.47	$46.99 SEK465.76	-10.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,788.51 CA$2,532.08	$449.87 SEK4,459.44	-74.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,539.52 CA$2,179.58	$429.88 SEK4,261.24	-72.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$98.03 CA$138.79	$76.45 SEK757.81	-22.0%
Average			-66.9%

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pay 79.2% less for childcare

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,040.67 CA$1,473.32	$216.60 SEK2,147.14	-79.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,637.54 CA$15,060.10	??
Average			-79.2%

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pay 9.4% more for entertainment and sports

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.73 CA$6.70	$7.00 SEK69.37	+47.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.14 CA$5.86	$4.33 SEK42.94	+4.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.03 CA$19.86	$7.10 SEK70.36	-49.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.33 CA$42.95	$29.99 SEK297.30	-1.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.92 CA$16.88	$16.00 SEK158.56	+34.2%
Average			+9.4%

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pay 49.7% more for clothing

	North Vancouver	Ludvika
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$63.12 CA$89.37	$98.31 SEK974.47	+55.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.41 CA$52.96	$53.28 SEK528.20	+42.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$80.66 CA$114.19	$93.97 SEK931.53	+16.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$109.88 CA$155.57	$213.27 SEK2,114.10	+94.1%
Average			+49.7%

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