- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (¥1,303) | ¥1,057 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (¥905) | ¥671 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (¥650) | ¥497 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥135) | ¥205 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (¥415) | ¥301 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (¥368) | ¥808 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (¥632) | ¥924 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (¥312) | ¥749 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥123) | ¥429 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥209) | ¥282 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 kr (¥1,186) | ¥1,659 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥247) | ¥198 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (¥227) | ¥206 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,703 kr (¥212,695) | ¥224,805 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,280 kr (¥147,542) | ¥128,074 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 kr (¥12,859) | ¥19,331 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,659 kr (¥140,078) | ¥124,565 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,283 kr (¥99,520) | ¥88,209 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 kr (¥8,141) | ¥13,050 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 kr (¥2,886) | ¥4,177 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,032 kr (¥48,444) | ¥58,983 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,317 kr (¥15,822) | ¥15,842 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (¥908) | ¥748 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 kr (¥3,349) | ¥1,978 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (¥11,219) | ¥8,366 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 kr (¥4,447) | ¥4,198 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 939 kr (¥11,276) | ¥8,351 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,363 kr (¥16,374) | ¥14,989 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,856 kr (¥2,473,246) | ¥2,383,290 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥174) | ¥138 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (¥10,057) | ¥10,566 | - 5% | |
| 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 (¥627) | ¥1,278 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 kr (¥1,251) | ¥1,019 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kr (¥3,034) | ¥4,575 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (¥443) | ¥491 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 kr (¥478) | ¥645 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (¥357) | ¥499 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (¥264) | ¥132 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (¥246) | ¥261 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 kr (¥3,708) | ¥3,117 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (¥4,727) | ¥4,427 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 261 kr (¥3,130) | ¥3,435 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 835 kr (¥10,034) | ¥10,226 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (¥8,804) | ¥7,878 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (¥1,580) | ¥957 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (¥466) | ¥474 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (¥748) | ¥598 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,686 kr (¥56,294) | ¥53,237 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (¥11) | ¥47 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 424 kr (¥5,095) | ¥10,366 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (¥754) | ¥466 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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