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Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (¥1,360) | ¥1,019 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (¥923) | ¥714 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (¥643) | ¥466 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (¥141) | ¥199 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (¥408) | ¥272 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (¥368) | ¥653 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (¥582) | ¥890 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (¥315) | ¥621 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (¥129) | ¥427 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥203) | ¥261 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (¥1,189) | ¥1,550 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥253) | ¥210 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (¥235) | ¥200 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,669 kr (¥225,661) | ¥238,838 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,014 kr (¥157,313) | ¥120,252 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,246 kr (¥15,059) | ¥23,358 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,075 kr (¥145,957) | ¥123,093 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,682 kr (¥104,942) | ¥84,293 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 841 kr (¥10,169) | ¥11,955 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 220 kr (¥2,663) | ¥4,050 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,044 kr (¥48,883) | ¥61,346 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,335 kr (¥16,139) | ¥15,579 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 kr (¥998) | ¥745 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320 kr (¥3,866) | ¥1,601 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 937 kr (¥11,331) | ¥6,784 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 369 kr (¥4,460) | ¥4,071 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 940 kr (¥11,357) | ¥8,377 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,338 kr (¥16,175) | ¥12,050 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,803 kr (¥2,463,498) | ¥2,782,080 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (¥181) | ¥146 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 841 kr (¥10,161) | ¥13,003 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kr (¥632) | ¥1,232 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (¥1,119) | ¥1,175 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 kr (¥2,819) | ¥4,451 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 kr (¥433) | ¥672 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (¥499) | ¥735 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (¥383) | ¥471 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (¥277) | ¥143 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (¥274) | ¥221 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (¥3,715) | ¥2,643 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 447 kr (¥5,403) | ¥4,236 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 kr (¥3,086) | ¥3,338 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 959 kr (¥11,594) | ¥10,379 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 752 kr (¥9,087) | ¥8,199 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129 kr (¥1,554) | ¥943 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (¥469) | ¥487 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (¥738) | ¥532 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,407 kr (¥53,275) | ¥55,178 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 kr (¥11) | ¥57 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 425 kr (¥5,135) | ¥9,945 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (¥743) | ¥472 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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