- 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 | 109 kr (¥1,359) | ¥1,062 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (¥944) | ¥694 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (¥667) | ¥441 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (¥143) | ¥202 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (¥446) | ¥293 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (¥385) | ¥754 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (¥647) | ¥924 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (¥326) | ¥653 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (¥131) | ¥401 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥212) | ¥280 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 kr (¥1,220) | ¥1,689 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥262) | ¥197 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (¥239) | ¥199 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,404 kr (¥216,164) | ¥210,700 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,935 kr (¥148,235) | ¥121,994 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 kr (¥14,774) | ¥21,223 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,228 kr (¥139,456) | ¥113,438 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,262 kr (¥102,613) | ¥71,567 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 708 kr (¥8,798) | ¥12,789 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 230 kr (¥2,860) | ¥3,965 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,056 kr (¥50,382) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,359 kr (¥16,873) | ¥18,276 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (¥961) | ¥711 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (¥3,532) | ¥2,062 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 941 kr (¥11,692) | ¥7,354 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (¥4,590) | ¥4,823 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 937 kr (¥11,637) | ¥8,419 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,353 kr (¥16,801) | ¥14,523 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (¥2,544,548) | ¥2,587,360 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (¥182) | ¥143 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 835 kr (¥10,377) | ¥11,085 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 kr (¥633) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (¥1,172) | ¥1,019 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 259 kr (¥3,215) | ¥3,562 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (¥478) | ¥612 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (¥515) | ¥680 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (¥361) | ¥455 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (¥280) | ¥144 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (¥253) | ¥229 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (¥3,737) | ¥3,114 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (¥5,122) | ¥4,326 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (¥3,195) | ¥3,385 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895 kr (¥11,116) | ¥14,181 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 757 kr (¥9,397) | ¥8,294 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (¥1,595) | ¥964 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (¥484) | ¥479 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (¥762) | ¥586 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,692 kr (¥58,274) | ¥49,094 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 kr (¥5,099) | ¥10,897 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (¥779) | ¥468 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.420
JPY
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SEK
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Japan
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