Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 kr (¥1,193) | ¥1,001 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82 kr (¥917) | ¥722 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (¥640) | ¥446 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (¥131) | ¥214 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (¥371) | ¥289 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (¥377) | ¥501 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (¥510) | ¥1,246 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (¥318) | ¥640 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (¥136) | ¥381 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥183) | ¥260 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (¥1,272) | ¥1,652 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (¥239) | ¥221 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (¥171) | ¥277 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,474 kr (¥194,507) | ¥212,128 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,386 kr (¥126,740) | ¥121,270 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,087 kr (¥12,105) | ¥15,948 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,492 kr (¥116,787) | ¥127,445 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,138 kr (¥90,585) | ¥86,552 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 564 kr (¥6,276) | ¥11,000 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 215 kr (¥2,398) | ¥3,835 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,893 kr (¥43,340) | ¥39,892 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,124 kr (¥12,510) | ¥10,465 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 kr (¥797) | ¥749 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (¥2,951) | ¥2,162 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 924 kr (¥10,282) | ¥6,528 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 371 kr (¥4,130) | ¥4,644 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 992 kr (¥11,043) | ¥7,685 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,351 kr (¥15,044) | ¥13,013 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,359 kr (¥2,363,849) | ¥2,936,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (¥175) | ¥142 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 756 kr (¥8,419) | ¥9,348 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 58 kr (¥640) | ¥1,406 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87 kr (¥971) | ¥929 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (¥3,153) | ¥8,740 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 kr (¥483) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (¥362) | ¥669 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (¥387) | ¥525 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (¥292) | ¥206 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (¥189) | ¥238 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 323 kr (¥3,592) | ¥2,654 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 397 kr (¥4,420) | ¥3,275 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 kr (¥2,762) | ¥3,323 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 876 kr (¥9,749) | ¥16,766 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 kr (¥8,909) | ¥5,924 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 kr (¥1,509) | ¥806 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (¥487) | ¥520 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (¥686) | ¥510 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,747 kr (¥52,845) | ¥47,417 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 kr (¥18) | ¥26 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (¥4,893) | ¥8,220 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (¥696) | ¥491 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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