Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (¥1,469) | ¥1,145 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86 kr (¥1,121) | ¥719 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (¥671) | ¥437 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (¥162) | ¥211 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (¥459) | ¥282 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (¥443) | ¥815 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (¥649) | ¥951 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (¥354) | ¥984 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (¥151) | ¥421 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥214) | ¥268 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (¥1,286) | ¥1,770 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (¥277) | ¥217 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (¥272) | ¥225 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,545 kr (¥215,145) | ¥194,768 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,031 kr (¥156,441) | ¥126,641 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 846 kr (¥10,994) | ¥21,178 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,897 kr (¥115,689) | ¥142,258 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,682 kr (¥86,886) | ¥80,836 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 562 kr (¥7,306) | ¥13,643 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 kr (¥3,737) | ¥3,988 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,242 kr (¥42,150) | ¥59,521 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,113 kr (¥14,471) | ¥17,809 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 kr (¥1,950) | ¥665 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164 kr (¥2,131) | ¥2,700 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 863 kr (¥11,227) | ¥7,941 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 309 kr (¥4,016) | ¥4,162 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 kr (¥11,532) | ¥7,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,180 kr (¥15,344) | ¥15,388 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 261,139 kr (¥3,395,665) | ¥2,576,380 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (¥246) | ¥161 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 754 kr (¥9,801) | ¥16,725 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (¥906) | ¥1,370 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (¥1,300) | ¥1,955 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (¥3,235) | ¥3,523 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kr (¥425) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (¥454) | ¥648 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (¥428) | ¥409 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (¥284) | ¥143 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (¥259) | ¥184 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 kr (¥3,650) | ¥3,583 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (¥5,837) | ¥4,280 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 287 kr (¥3,728) | ¥3,593 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (¥10,538) | ¥20,657 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 866 kr (¥11,263) | ¥6,242 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (¥1,653) | ¥1,034 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (¥532) | ¥533 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥926) | ¥526 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,113 kr (¥92,498) | ¥58,872 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.62 kr (¥21) | ¥41 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (¥4,333) | ¥11,178 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (¥864) | ¥554 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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