Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 kr (¥1,463) | ¥981 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (¥1,083) | ¥700 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (¥714) | ¥414 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (¥175) | ¥205 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (¥457) | ¥251 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (¥402) | ¥655 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kr (¥753) | ¥964 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (¥353) | ¥741 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (¥143) | ¥391 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥210) | ¥300 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (¥1,489) | ¥1,420 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (¥280) | ¥178 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (¥162) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,842 kr (¥206,943) | ¥299,320 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,403 kr (¥162,025) | ¥164,446 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (¥12,905) | ¥21,056 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,576 kr (¥138,156) | ¥150,152 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,519 kr (¥98,223) | ¥78,123 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (¥4,634) | ¥11,902 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 kr (¥2,610) | ¥4,118 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (¥48,543) | ¥70,060 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (¥13,805) | ¥12,705 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (¥590) | ¥794 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (¥3,023) | ¥2,406 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 972 kr (¥12,703) | ¥7,319 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 386 kr (¥5,042) | ¥4,417 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 kr (¥13,977) | ¥8,375 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,244 kr (¥16,246) | ¥13,139 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,474 kr (¥3,206,675) | ¥2,627,120 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥188) | ¥135 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 742 kr (¥9,692) | ¥10,272 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (¥710) | ¥1,148 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (¥1,484) | ¥1,229 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (¥3,687) | ¥5,176 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (¥484) | ¥803 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (¥362) | ¥611 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (¥343) | ¥528 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (¥285) | ¥152 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (¥258) | ¥258 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (¥4,066) | ¥3,156 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (¥5,216) | ¥3,672 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 256 kr (¥3,340) | ¥3,638 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (¥9,958) | ¥16,372 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 636 kr (¥8,312) | ¥6,066 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (¥1,672) | ¥1,131 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (¥525) | ¥435 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (¥867) | ¥548 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (¥72,838) | ¥55,862 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 kr (¥36) | ¥53 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 328 kr (¥4,290) | ¥9,625 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (¥849) | ¥530 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Japan
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