Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (¥1,975) | ¥1,043 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (¥1,373) | ¥796 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (¥923) | ¥518 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (¥221) | ¥219 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (¥554) | ¥320 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (¥493) | ¥564 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (¥762) | ¥1,287 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (¥427) | ¥611 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (¥258) | ¥399 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (¥278) | ¥307 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (¥1,572) | ¥1,249 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (¥344) | ¥203 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (¥234) | ¥177 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,059 kr (¥285,868) | ¥358,144 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,231 kr (¥193,188) | ¥172,957 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 kr (¥10,247) | ¥20,112 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,444 kr (¥196,082) | ¥167,408 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,113 kr (¥137,289) | ¥104,544 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 kr (¥4,624) | ¥13,280 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (¥3,850) | ¥4,420 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (¥52,912) | ¥61,842 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (¥16,079) | ¥10,283 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (¥796) | ¥1,221 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 kr (¥4,246) | ¥2,831 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (¥13,167) | ¥8,396 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (¥5,997) | ¥5,233 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (¥15,493) | ¥9,285 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (¥17,788) | ¥12,490 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (¥4,570,341) | ¥2,997,460 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (¥250) | ¥169 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 883 kr (¥11,989) | ¥9,067 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (¥992) | ¥2,533 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (¥2,656) | ¥2,993 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (¥4,188) | ¥6,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (¥1,776) | ¥1,337 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (¥1,222) | ¥948 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (¥1,151) | ¥622 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (¥776) | ¥224 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (¥391) | ¥204 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (¥5,379) | ¥4,495 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (¥5,714) | ¥5,113 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (¥4,239) | ¥3,833 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (¥8,671) | ¥12,839 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (¥12,699) | ¥7,916 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (¥2,993) | ¥1,898 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (¥650) | ¥532 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (¥891) | ¥696 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (¥72,688) | ¥51,659 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (¥27) | ¥52 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (¥6,375) | ¥9,541 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (¥983) | ¥598 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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