Cost of living in Jönköping (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 kr (kr73) | kr150 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (kr52) | kr85 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (kr38) | kr38 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (kr9) | kr14 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (kr22) | kr32 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (kr22) | kr20 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (kr33) | kr43 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (kr14) | kr17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (kr7) | kr13 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr81 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (kr14) | kr20 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (kr11) | kr10 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,191 kr (kr9,641) | kr12,078 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,042 kr (kr7,501) | kr10,088 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 745 kr (kr506) | kr797 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,936 kr (kr6,750) | kr8,998 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,547 kr (kr4,447) | kr6,853 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 372 kr (kr253) | kr621 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 174 kr (kr118) | kr164 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,967 kr (kr2,695) | kr2,390 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,425 kr (kr968) | kr488 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | kr43 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 216 kr (kr147) | kr230 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,000 kr (kr679) | kr622 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 441 kr (kr299) | kr294 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,122 kr (kr762) | kr789 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,195 kr (kr812) | kr1,009 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is 17% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr314,482 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (kr11) | kr15 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 658 kr (kr447) | kr467 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 203 kr (kr138) | kr407 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 kr (kr52) | kr37 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr82 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 kr (kr441) | kr500 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (kr21) | kr31 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (kr18) | kr18 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (kr16) | kr12 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (kr12) | kr17 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 kr (kr213) | kr202 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Jönköping | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 373 kr (kr253) | kr297 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (kr159) | kr209 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr455 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 542 kr (kr368) | kr541 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (kr25) | kr49 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr42 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | kr211 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (kr43) | kr54 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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