Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Milan | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (220 kr) | 107 kr | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (145 kr) | 76 kr | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (70 kr) | 56 kr | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (16 kr) | 13 kr | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.99 (47 kr) | 31 kr | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.53 (42 kr) | 32 kr | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (88 kr) | 48 kr | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (21 kr) | 11 kr | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.60 (19 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (93 kr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 10% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Milan | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,971 (23,426 kr) | 14,191 kr | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,457 (17,320 kr) | 11,042 kr | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (2,335 kr) | 745 kr | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,180 (14,023 kr) | 9,936 kr | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €957 (11,375 kr) | 6,547 kr | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (1,232 kr) | 372 kr | + 231% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (293 kr) | 174 kr | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €384 (4,564 kr) | 3,967 kr | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €254 (3,016 kr) | 1,425 kr | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.83 (69 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (131 kr) | 216 kr | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (886 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (539 kr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (1,182 kr) | 1,122 kr | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (1,463 kr) | 1,195 kr | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (355,314 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (22 kr) | 17 kr | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (440 kr) | 664 kr | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (253 kr) | 203 kr | + 25% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Milan | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (112 kr) | 76 kr | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (103 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (1,023 kr) | 650 kr | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (71 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (46 kr) | 31 kr | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (42 kr) | 27 kr | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (32 kr) | 23 kr | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (30 kr) | 18 kr | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (242 kr) | 314 kr | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Milan | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (529 kr) | 373 kr | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (246 kr) | 233 kr | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,126 kr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €102 (1,209 kr) | 542 kr | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (140 kr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.73 (21 kr) | 37 kr | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.16 (61 kr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (5,711 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (2.04 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (901 kr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (72 kr) | 63 kr | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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