Cost of living in Jönköping, Sweden vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Jönköping (Sweden) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 kr (€5.90) | €4.80 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.06) | €1.04 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (€3.21) | €3.22 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (€2.87) | €2.46 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (€5.04) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (€2.26) | €2.51 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (€1.18) | €1.88 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (€2.13) | €1.27 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 kr (€13) | €8 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.08) | €2.41 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.92) | €1.65 | + 16% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Jönköping (Sweden) is 32% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,063 kr (€1,001) | €1,740 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,000 kr (€895) | €1,413 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 718 kr (€71) | €167 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,259 kr (€722) | €1,102 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,197 kr (€517) | €770 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438 kr (€44) | €96 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166 kr (€17) | €30 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,527 kr (€450) | €545 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,387 kr (€138) | €153 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 175 kr (€17) | €10 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 kr (€24) | €14 | + 76% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Jönköping (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 kr (€96) | €95 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 kr (€40) | €46 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (€101) | €125 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,086 kr (€108) | €164 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Jönköping (Sweden) is 28% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,814 kr (€19,180) | €26,204 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.35) | €1.64 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 601 kr (€60) | €89 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Jönköping (Sweden) is 33% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 kr (€10) | €5.90 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 kr (€20) | €12 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 662 kr (€66) | €36 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 kr (€4.34) | €4.09 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.96) | €3.21 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.09) | €3.69 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (€2.05) | €1.66 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.86) | €2.38 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 kr (€31) | €23 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Jönköping (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 377 kr (€37) | €45 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 238 kr (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 kr (€119) | €94 | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 594 kr (€59) | €73 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 kr (€3.48) | €2.98 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 kr (€7) | €4.40 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 375 kr (€37) | €44 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (€5.88) | €7 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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