Cost of living in Sweden compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.375 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (Dinar 4.393) | Dinar 2.748 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Dinar 1.025) | Dinar 1.154 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (Dinar 2.605) | Dinar 1.606 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (Dinar 2.496) | Dinar 0.567 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (Dinar 3.518) | Dinar 3.323 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (Dinar 1.950) | Dinar 1.366 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (Dinar 0.922) | Dinar 0.617 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (Dinar 1.206) | Dinar 3.595 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (Dinar 1.465) | Dinar 1.066 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (Dinar 1.429) | Dinar 0.279 | + 411% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,237 kr (Dinar 1,187) | Dinar 646 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,606 kr (Dinar 885) | Dinar 358 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,095 kr (Dinar 71) | Dinar 56 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,628 kr (Dinar 822) | Dinar 485 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,695 kr (Dinar 631) | Dinar 236 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 576 kr (Dinar 38) | Dinar 29 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 321 kr (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,909 kr (Dinar 254) | Dinar 172 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,925 kr (Dinar 190) | Dinar 103 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.986 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (Dinar 18) | Dinar 5.061 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 929 kr (Dinar 60) | Dinar 49 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 430 kr (Dinar 28) | Dinar 54 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (Dinar 67) | Dinar 62 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,376 kr (Dinar 90) | Dinar 59 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 43% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 294,774 kr (Dinar 19,182) | Dinar 21,660 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (Dinar 1.391) | Dinar 1.046 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (Dinar 55) | Dinar 30 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (Dinar 3.434) | Dinar 2.699 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kr (Dinar 18) | Dinar 21 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (Dinar 2.536) | Dinar 5.838 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (Dinar 2.000) | Dinar 2.893 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (Dinar 2.357) | Dinar 3.658 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 1.811 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (Dinar 1.560) | Dinar 2.135 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (Dinar 22) | Dinar 7 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Sweden | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 465 kr (Dinar 30) | Dinar 32 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (Dinar 20) | Dinar 19 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (Dinar 65) | Dinar 41 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (Dinar 51) | Dinar 49 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 kr (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (Dinar 2.703) | Dinar 3.742 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (Dinar 4.692) | Dinar 5.588 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,261 kr (Dinar 603) | Dinar 273 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (Dinar 0.086) | Dinar 0.100 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 398 kr (Dinar 26) | Dinar 52 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (Dinar 4.475) | Dinar 2.608 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,395 prices entered by 153 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 29% more expensive than in Jordan
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