Jönköping ranks 3rd of 10 priced cities in Sweden on cost — $1,400 a month in essentials, 9% above Umeå, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,972 covers that 2.1×. 106.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 4.6 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Jul 17°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $661 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $944 |
| Groceries | $189 |
| Dining out | $346 |
| Utilities | $125 |
| Local transport | $79 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,400 |
| Avg net salary | $2,972 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,223 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,408 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Jönköping, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.63 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $94.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.59 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.34 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.03 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.10 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.76 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.16 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.84 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.90 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.02 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.25 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.01 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.48 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.70 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.46 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.02 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.19 |
| Monthly transit pass | $78.64 |
| Taxi start | $5.24 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.78 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $81.54 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $43.44 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $29.27 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $45.03 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Jönköping has 106.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Jönköping runs 0 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.1°C | -4.4°C | 91% | 82% | 53 mm |
| Feb | 0.5°C | -3.9°C | 88% | 77% | 48 mm |
| Mar | 2.4°C | -1.7°C | 80% | 68% | 42 mm |
| Apr | 6.2°C | 2.3°C | 69% | 59% | 43 mm |
| May | 11.9°C | 9.3°C | 68% | 59% | 56 mm |
| Jun | 16.3°C | 14.8°C | 70% | 61% | 69 mm |
| Jul | 17°C | 16.1°C | 75% | 66% | 80 mm |
| Aug | 16.4°C | 15.5°C | 80% | 69% | 89 mm |
| Sep | 13.1°C | 11.4°C | 84% | 71% | 64 mm |
| Oct | 8.2°C | 5.3°C | 88% | 77% | 59 mm |
| Nov | 4.1°C | 0.6°C | 92% | 86% | 45 mm |
| Dec | 1.6°C | -2.4°C | 93% | 86% | 47 mm |
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