- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Jönköping
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jönköping, Sweden compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (£8) | £15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (£5.97) | £5.50 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 kr (£5.49) | £3.16 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (£0.83) | £0.92 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (£2.82) | £2.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (£2.58) | £1.42 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (£4.47) | £4.91 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (£2.13) | £1.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (£1.06) | £0.88 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (£1.84) | £1.64 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (£12) | £7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.82) | £1.84 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (£1.32) | £0.74 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,685 kr (£858) | £1,307 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,838 kr (£694) | £1,091 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,264 kr (£112) | £186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,276 kr (£556) | £686 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,221 kr (£374) | £568 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 429 kr (£38) | £154 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 149 kr (£13) | £22 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,695 kr (£416) | £337 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,286 kr (£114) | £81 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 223 kr (£20) | £11 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (£84) | £67 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 386 kr (£34) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,034 kr (£92) | £60 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,054 kr (£93) | £64 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,814 kr (£17,080) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.21) | £1.14 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 597 kr (£53) | £60 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (£18) | £18 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 kr (£9) | £3.17 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 kr (£18) | £9 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 892 kr (£79) | £73 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 44 kr (£3.86) | £2.55 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.90) | £1.72 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (£3.22) | £3.50 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (£1.79) | £1.72 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.70) | £2.19 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 322 kr (£28) | £14 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 395 kr (£35) | £35 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 225 kr (£20) | £18 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 kr (£106) | £67 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 kr (£60) | £56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (£11) | £7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 kr (£3.02) | £2.76 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 kr (£6) | £3.98 | + 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,549 kr (£137) | £122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 381 kr (£34) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 56 kr (£5.00) | £9 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,750
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,588
(40,508 kr)
in Jönköping.
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