- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Jönköping
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Jönköping, Sweden compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (£6) | £5.50 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 kr (£5.76) | £3.36 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (£0.87) | £0.80 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (£2.96) | £2.15 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (£2.71) | £1.51 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (£4.70) | £4.63 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (£2.23) | £1.71 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (£1.11) | £0.81 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (£1.93) | £1.64 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (£13) | £7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (£1.91) | £1.79 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (£1.39) | £0.70 | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,685 kr (£901) | £1,307 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,838 kr (£729) | £1,091 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,288 kr (£120) | £186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,276 kr (£584) | £686 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,221 kr (£393) | £568 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 429 kr (£40) | £154 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 149 kr (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,695 kr (£437) | £351 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,286 kr (£120) | £80 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 223 kr (£21) | £12 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (£88) | £67 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 386 kr (£36) | £32 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,034 kr (£96) | £60 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,054 kr (£98) | £64 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,814 kr (£17,938) | £17,989 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (£1.27) | £1.15 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 597 kr (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (£19) | £18 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 kr (£9) | £3.17 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 kr (£19) | £5.88 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 892 kr (£83) | £74 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 44 kr (£4.06) | £2.55 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (£3.05) | £1.49 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (£3.38) | £3.31 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (£1.88) | £1.53 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.79) | £1.81 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 322 kr (£30) | £15 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 395 kr (£37) | £35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 225 kr (£21) | £18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 kr (£112) | £67 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 kr (£63) | £56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (£11) | £7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 kr (£3.17) | £2.76 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 kr (£6) | £3.56 | + 79% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 381 kr (£35) | £37 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 56 kr (£5.25) | £9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 401 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,641
(39,140 kr)
in Jönköping
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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