- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 kr (¥1,382) | ¥1,054 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (¥954) | ¥698 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (¥677) | ¥436 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥143) | ¥205 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (¥429) | ¥285 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (¥377) | ¥777 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (¥632) | ¥910 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (¥329) | ¥697 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (¥134) | ¥414 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥212) | ¥265 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (¥1,238) | ¥1,538 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥264) | ¥203 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (¥242) | ¥198 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,296 kr (¥228,749) | ¥231,808 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,359 kr (¥154,522) | ¥125,591 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,203 kr (¥15,045) | ¥21,159 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,603 kr (¥145,066) | ¥113,754 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,528 kr (¥106,625) | ¥74,885 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 696 kr (¥8,707) | ¥12,611 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 kr (¥2,672) | ¥4,134 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,004 kr (¥50,058) | ¥55,558 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (¥16,985) | ¥16,830 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 kr (¥976) | ¥693 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 kr (¥3,565) | ¥1,932 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (¥11,635) | ¥6,829 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr (¥4,584) | ¥4,215 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 936 kr (¥11,704) | ¥8,321 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,351 kr (¥16,892) | ¥13,972 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,876 kr (¥2,536,516) | ¥2,590,890 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (¥184) | ¥145 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (¥10,524) | ¥11,257 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (¥638) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (¥1,157) | ¥1,016 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kr (¥3,255) | ¥3,622 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (¥482) | ¥630 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (¥517) | ¥707 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (¥368) | ¥455 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (¥289) | ¥137 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (¥257) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (¥3,886) | ¥2,939 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 418 kr (¥5,231) | ¥3,981 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (¥3,217) | ¥3,365 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (¥11,189) | ¥14,181 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (¥9,507) | ¥7,768 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (¥1,617) | ¥880 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (¥484) | ¥487 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (¥774) | ¥560 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (¥58,660) | ¥49,094 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kr (¥12) | ¥56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 kr (¥5,183) | ¥10,296 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (¥781) | ¥468 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Japan
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