Cost of living in Sweden compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 kr (¥1,565) | ¥1,042 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (¥1,131) | ¥718 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (¥774) | ¥535 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (¥185) | ¥199 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (¥507) | ¥317 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (¥468) | ¥643 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (¥650) | ¥980 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (¥367) | ¥930 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (¥168) | ¥582 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (¥235) | ¥286 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 kr (¥1,324) | ¥1,262 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (¥285) | ¥212 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 kr (¥308) | ¥210 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,466 kr (¥226,567) | ¥304,371 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,661 kr (¥167,608) | ¥174,784 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,049 kr (¥12,875) | ¥28,814 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,416 kr (¥152,335) | ¥163,256 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,241 kr (¥113,380) | ¥84,664 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 551 kr (¥6,764) | ¥19,268 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 kr (¥4,011) | ¥4,541 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,131 kr (¥50,685) | ¥46,246 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,663 kr (¥44,936) | ¥17,240 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 127 kr (¥1,559) | ¥1,276 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (¥2,762) | ¥2,040 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 920 kr (¥11,287) | ¥6,137 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 399 kr (¥4,896) | ¥5,107 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 994 kr (¥12,190) | ¥8,978 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,246 kr (¥15,294) | ¥13,588 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,824 kr (¥3,629,546) | ¥2,700,660 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (¥263) | ¥166 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 873 kr (¥10,706) | ¥10,345 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (¥546) | ¥2,497 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (¥1,227) | ¥1,967 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kr (¥3,151) | ¥5,368 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (¥472) | ¥650 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (¥376) | ¥938 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (¥448) | ¥702 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (¥379) | ¥218 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 kr (¥306) | ¥216 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 kr (¥3,942) | ¥3,927 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sweden | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 530 kr (¥6,503) | ¥4,141 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (¥3,696) | ¥3,600 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (¥9,944) | ¥9,510 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (¥9,339) | ¥6,100 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (¥2,044) | ¥984 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (¥506) | ¥480 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥866) | ¥575 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (¥116,435) | ¥116,519 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 kr (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 390 kr (¥4,791) | ¥9,305 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (¥847) | ¥596 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is about the same as in Japan
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