Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 kr (¥1,888) | ¥998 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (¥1,343) | ¥723 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (¥988) | ¥544 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (¥212) | ¥204 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (¥589) | ¥323 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (¥511) | ¥616 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (¥770) | ¥934 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (¥413) | ¥850 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (¥195) | ¥535 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (¥267) | ¥288 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (¥1,645) | ¥1,240 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (¥331) | ¥240 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (¥275) | ¥202 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,714 kr (¥283,357) | ¥279,056 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,675 kr (¥200,741) | ¥163,427 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (¥29,555) | ¥23,363 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,744 kr (¥188,005) | ¥150,519 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,774 kr (¥133,704) | ¥81,210 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (¥19,284) | ¥36,753 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 328 kr (¥4,493) | ¥4,386 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (¥64,822) | ¥49,710 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (¥19,664) | ¥17,687 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (¥1,551) | ¥1,118 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (¥3,566) | ¥1,483 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (¥12,525) | ¥6,145 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (¥6,014) | ¥5,263 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (¥14,080) | ¥9,604 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,461 kr (¥19,989) | ¥13,529 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 341,519 kr (¥4,671,734) | ¥2,697,750 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (¥285) | ¥170 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (¥12,183) | ¥9,950 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (¥963) | ¥2,154 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (¥2,880) | ¥2,551 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (¥3,448) | ¥5,499 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (¥508) | ¥1,340 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (¥471) | ¥842 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (¥509) | ¥750 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (¥436) | ¥225 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (¥264) | ¥233 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (¥3,957) | ¥3,812 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (¥6,385) | ¥4,064 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (¥4,245) | ¥3,590 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (¥15,591) | ¥4,524 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 898 kr (¥12,278) | ¥6,047 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (¥1,978) | ¥896 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (¥598) | ¥487 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥975) | ¥585 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (¥103,360) | ¥98,506 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (¥27) | ¥52 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 kr (¥6,088) | ¥9,275 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (¥932) | ¥587 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 19% more expensive than in Japan
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