What is the cost of living in Malmö?

Malmö has a cost of living index of 105 (100 = Sweden average). Median monthly rent is 9 000 kr and median household income is 360 000 kr.

What is the average rent in Malmö?

The median monthly rent in Malmö is 9 000 kr. The median home price is 3 200 000 kr.

Is Malmö affordable?

Malmö's rent-to-income ratio is 30.0%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning rent takes a significant portion of household income.

What are the average salaries in Malmö?

Salaries in Malmö vary by occupation. Software Engineers earn a median of 577 500 kr, Registered Nurses earn 399 000 kr, and Teachers earn 367 500 kr.

What is the quality of life in Malmö?

Malmö scores 66/100 on our quality of life index, which factors in affordability, safety (60/100), healthcare (76/100), air quality, green space, and transit access.

Malmö has a safety score of 60/100 with a crime rate of 75.4 per 1,000 residents. Safety varies by neighborhood.

Is Malmö good for digital nomads?

Malmö scores 73/100 for digital nomads, factoring in internet speed (120 Mbps), walkability (84/100), safety, and cost of living. It's a strong choice for remote workers.

What is the weather like in Malmö?

Malmö has summer highs around 22°C (72°F) and winter lows around 0°C (32°F). The city gets 1,753 hours of sunshine per year with 600mm of rainfall and 20 snow days.

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Cost Index

0/ 100

Quality of Life

66/ 100

Median Income

360 000 kr

Median Rent

9 000 kr/mo

Safety

60/ 100

12mo Trend

-1pts

Quality of Life Dashboard

Overall QoL

National avg: 70

Safety

Crime: 75.4/1k

Healthcare

Walkability

Nat avg: 73

Digital Nomad

Nat avg: 73

Purchasing Power

342857

Air Quality (AQI)

Green Space

30%

Education

78/100

Climate & Weather

Summer

22°C

72°F

Winter

0°C

32°F

Sunshine

1 753

hrs/year

Rainfall

600

mm/year

Snow Days

days/year

Temperature Range

-20°C0°C20°C40°C

Lifestyle Intelligence

Walk Score84/100

Transit Score72/100

Internet Speed120 Mbps

Avg Commute25 min

Nightlife74/100

Startup Score72/100

3 Universities

Education score: 78/100

Grocery Basket & Monthly Costs

Milk (1L)

kr12

Bread

kr27

Eggs (12)

kr33

Rice (1kg)

kr20

Chicken (1kg)

kr92

Beer (500ml)

kr16

☕

Coffee

kr40

🚌

Transit Pass

kr750

💪

Gym

kr350

🎬

Cinema

kr125

Monthly Essentials Totalkr2,444

Estimated from 15L milk, 8 loaves, 48 eggs, 4kg rice, 8kg chicken + transit + gym

Cost Breakdown

Housing

+24%vs avg

Food & Groceries

+1%vs avg

Transportation

-3%vs avg

Utilities

-8%vs avg

Healthcare

+6%vs avg

Top Neighborhoods

Västra Hamnen11 000 kr/mo

Futuristic waterfront — Turning Torso, sea breezes, modern eco-living

Möllevången8 200 kr/mo

Multicultural market square — cheap eats, buzzing nightlife, community vibes

Limhamn9 500 kr/mo

Coastal village feel — limestone quarry swimming, sailing, family calm

Salary Ranges in Malmö

Accountant441 000 kr

Entry: 317 520 krExpert: 626 220 kr

Architect472 500 kr

Entry: 340 200 krExpert: 670 950 kr

Automotive Technician367 500 kr

Entry: 264 600 krExpert: 521 850 kr

Chef315 000 kr

Entry: 226 800 krExpert: 447 300 kr

Civil Engineer483 000 kr

Entry: 347 760 krExpert: 685 860 kr

Construction Manager546 000 kr

Entry: 393 120 krExpert: 775 320 kr

Customer Service Representative304 500 kr

Entry: 219 240 krExpert: 432 390 kr

Data Scientist577 500 kr

Entry: 415 800 krExpert: 820 050 kr

12-Month Trend

107 · 9 065 kr

107 · 9 058 kr

106 · 9 038 kr

105 · 9 000 kr

104 · 8 962 kr

104 · 8 953 kr

103 · 8 935 kr

103 · 8 942 kr

105 · 8 984 kr

105 · 9 011 kr

106 · 9 038 kr

106 · 9 047 kr

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Other Cities in Skåne

100

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability Score

100

Affordable — income vs rent

Digital Nomad Profile

DN Score

Internet

120 Mbps

Commute

25 min

Safety

60/100

Walkability

84/100

Tax Rates

Income Tax20%

Municipal Tax33.2%

Property Tax0.5%

VAT (Moms)25%

Combined Tax Load

78.7%

Budget Quick Look

Monthly Income (est.)

30 000 kr

Median Rent

9 000 kr

After Rent

21 000 kr

Rent-to-Income

30.0%

Housing

Median Home Price

3 200 000 kr

Population

351 000

Startup Ecosystem

Startup Score

Growing ecosystem

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