Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (¥1,520) | ¥867 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (¥1,053) | ¥667 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (¥736) | ¥350 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (¥176) | ¥136 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (¥469) | ¥240 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (¥419) | ¥400 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (¥699) | ¥656 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (¥352) | ¥700 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (¥140) | ¥250 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (¥194) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (¥1,484) | ¥1,500 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (¥258) | ¥240 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (¥150) | ¥146 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,891 kr (¥251,709) | ¥126,011 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,481 kr (¥183,250) | ¥75,942 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (¥13,586) | ¥20,058 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,791 kr (¥174,510) | ¥80,000 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,246 kr (¥116,999) | ¥60,000 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (¥8,923) | ¥15,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 kr (¥2,765) | ¥6,370 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (¥45,431) | ¥130,000 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 990 kr (¥12,534) | ¥15,000 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (¥832) | ¥900 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (¥3,595) | ¥2,000 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (¥11,930) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 362 kr (¥4,584) | ¥4,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,018 kr (¥12,876) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (¥16,042) | ¥12,000 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (¥2,784,092) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥182) | ¥146 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 884 kr (¥11,181) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (¥2,580) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (¥674) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (¥1,175) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (¥3,031) | ¥950 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (¥487) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (¥416) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (¥438) | ¥350 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (¥272) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (¥260) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (¥3,875) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (¥5,446) | ¥7,000 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (¥3,258) | ¥2,800 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (¥11,968) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 886 kr (¥11,207) | ¥1,800 | + 523% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (¥1,757) | ¥500 | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (¥553) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (¥834) | ¥600 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (¥63,356) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (¥12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (¥5,911) | ¥9,800 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (¥823) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 496 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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