Cost of living in Jönköping, Sweden vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 kr (€5.82) | €3.67 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.04) | €0.97 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (€3.16) | €2.28 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (€2.83) | €1.87 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (€4.97) | €5.47 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (€2.23) | €1.70 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.17) | €1.22 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (€2.11) | €1.71 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 kr (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.05) | €2.45 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.89) | €1.18 | + 60% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,063 kr (€988) | €1,020 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,000 kr (€884) | €836 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 718 kr (€70) | €155 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,259 kr (€713) | €779 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,197 kr (€510) | €531 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438 kr (€43) | €123 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166 kr (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,527 kr (€444) | €383 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,387 kr (€136) | €117 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 175 kr (€17) | €11 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 kr (€24) | €10 | + 146% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 kr (€95) | €79 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 kr (€39) | €43 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (€100) | €93 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,086 kr (€107) | €129 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,814 kr (€18,928) | €23,515 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.34) | €1.34 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 601 kr (€59) | €48 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (€20) | €28 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 kr (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 kr (€20) | €9 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 662 kr (€65) | €26 | + 147% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 kr (€4.28) | €4.50 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.92) | €3.72 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.05) | €3.39 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€2.03) | €1.36 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.83) | €2.40 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 kr (€31) | €22 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 377 kr (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 238 kr (€23) | €21 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 kr (€118) | €48 | + 148% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 594 kr (€58) | €51 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 kr (€3.44) | €3.09 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 kr (€7) | €4.65 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 375 kr (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (€5.80) | €6 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,849 (29,026 kr) in Jönköping to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Ghent.
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