Cost of living in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Jönköping | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 kr (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (C$7) | C$6 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (C$1.71) | C$2.41 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (C$4.22) | C$4.70 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (C$4.27) | C$3.95 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (C$2.77) | C$4.85 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (C$1.42) | C$3.95 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.50 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$20 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (C$2.78) | C$2.68 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (C$2.16) | C$2.16 | + 0% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,191 kr (C$1,872) | C$2,300 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,042 kr (C$1,457) | C$1,599 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 745 kr (C$98) | C$120 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,936 kr (C$1,311) | C$1,347 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,547 kr (C$864) | C$985 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 372 kr (C$49) | C$69 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 174 kr (C$23) | C$60 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,967 kr (C$523) | C$311 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,425 kr (C$188) | C$140 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 216 kr (C$28) | C$26 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,000 kr (C$132) | C$70 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 441 kr (C$58) | C$41 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,122 kr (C$148) | C$105 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,195 kr (C$158) | C$120 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,609 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (C$2.19) | C$1.69 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 664 kr (C$88) | C$60 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 203 kr (C$27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Jönköping | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 kr (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 kr (C$86) | C$77 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (C$4.13) | C$4.17 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kr (C$3.59) | C$4.59 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.06) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (C$2.38) | C$3.02 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 kr (C$41) | C$22 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Jönköping | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 373 kr (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (C$31) | C$27 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 542 kr (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (C$4.86) | C$4.71 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$38 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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