Cost of living in Chaozhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden)
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Chaozhou (China) is 68% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Chaozhou | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10元 (14 kr) | 107 kr | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10元 (14 kr) | 76 kr | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (14 kr) | 56 kr | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8元 (12 kr) | 13 kr | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 10元 (14 kr) | 31 kr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00元 (7 kr) | 32 kr | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10元 (14 kr) | 48 kr | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00元 (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00元 (5.76 kr) | 11 kr | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00元 (4.32 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20元 (29 kr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00元 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00元 (2.88 kr) | 18 kr | - 84% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Chaozhou (China) is 16% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Chaozhou | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 14,191 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 11,042 kr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 (432 kr) | 745 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 9,936 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 6,547 kr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 (432 kr) | 372 kr | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300元 (432 kr) | 174 kr | + 148% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300元 (432 kr) | 3,967 kr | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300元 (432 kr) | 1,425 kr | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300元 (432 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300元 (432 kr) | 216 kr | + 100% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chaozhou (China) is about the same as in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 1,000 kr | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,122 kr | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,195 kr | - | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Chaozhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00元 (7 kr) | 17 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 664 kr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 203 kr | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Chaozhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Chaozhou | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 76 kr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 650 kr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.50元 (3.60 kr) | 31 kr | - 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 27 kr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 23 kr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.00元 (2.88 kr) | 18 kr | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 314 kr | - | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Chaozhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Chaozhou | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 373 kr | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20元 (29 kr) | 233 kr | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 542 kr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20元 (29 kr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20元 (29 kr) | 37 kr | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8元 (12 kr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00元 (7 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50元 (72 kr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10元 (14 kr) | 63 kr | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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