Malmö
Sweden
Updated on August 29, 2025
Overview
Malmö is Sweden's third-largest city and one of the world's most ecological cities. After an economic crisis in 1993, it reinvented itself as a sustainable city with the goal of using only renewable energy by 2030. Located in southern Sweden, it connects to Copenhagen via the Öresund Bridge.
Average cost of living€4,075.00
Quality of Life87/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (outside)€950.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,100.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,650.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€85.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€125.00
Intl. primary (year)€5,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,100.00
Advantages
- ✓ One of the world's most ecological cities
- ✓ Excellent public transport and connectivity
- ✓ Proximity to Copenhagen and easy access to Europe
- ✓ High quality of life and public services
- ✓ Modern architecture and green spaces
- ✓ Strong commitment to sustainability
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living typical of Nordic countries
- × Long and dark winters
- × High taxes
- × Difficulty finding affordable housing
- × Climate can be challenging for some
- × Swedish language barrier in some sectors