- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (¥1,359) | ¥1,052 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (¥934) | ¥670 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (¥663) | ¥478 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥138) | ¥207 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (¥424) | ¥310 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (¥378) | ¥815 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (¥685) | ¥1,014 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (¥322) | ¥749 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥130) | ¥431 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥211) | ¥291 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97 kr (¥1,208) | ¥1,703 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥260) | ¥199 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (¥238) | ¥208 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,813 kr (¥221,552) | ¥236,601 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,549 kr (¥156,083) | ¥141,401 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,117 kr (¥13,899) | ¥18,611 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,842 kr (¥147,286) | ¥129,819 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,284 kr (¥103,037) | ¥88,209 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 687 kr (¥8,544) | ¥13,050 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 kr (¥2,876) | ¥4,177 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,172 kr (¥51,895) | ¥59,797 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,381 kr (¥17,171) | ¥18,392 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 kr (¥882) | ¥848 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (¥3,272) | ¥2,721 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 932 kr (¥11,586) | ¥7,691 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 kr (¥4,655) | ¥4,244 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 932 kr (¥11,589) | ¥8,631 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,355 kr (¥16,851) | ¥13,887 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,241 kr (¥2,577,662) | ¥2,413,730 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (¥181) | ¥137 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 830 kr (¥10,322) | ¥10,169 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (¥692) | ¥1,229 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (¥1,297) | ¥998 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 266 kr (¥3,310) | ¥4,043 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 kr (¥505) | ¥491 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (¥488) | ¥659 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (¥398) | ¥499 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (¥259) | ¥124 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (¥242) | ¥248 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (¥3,806) | ¥3,314 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (¥4,893) | ¥4,543 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (¥3,217) | ¥3,386 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 816 kr (¥10,144) | ¥10,226 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 731 kr (¥9,097) | ¥7,804 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (¥1,639) | ¥918 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (¥482) | ¥479 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (¥768) | ¥573 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,719 kr (¥58,695) | ¥53,237 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 kr (¥12) | ¥49 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 426 kr (¥5,301) | ¥11,808 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (¥779) | ¥546 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.438
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Japan
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