Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Stockholm 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Stockholm is 48.6% higher than in Tokyo (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Stockholm is 47.7% higher than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Stockholm are 45.2% higher than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Stockholm are 125.4% higher than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Stockholm are 19.8% higher than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Stockholm is 4.5% higher than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
¥1,200.00 (70.66 kr) |
¥2,972.00 (175.00 kr) |
+147.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
¥7,000.00 (412.18 kr) |
¥17,407.42 (1,025.00 kr) |
+148.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
¥800.00 (47.11 kr) |
¥1,868.11 (110.00 kr) |
+133.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
¥600.00 (35.33 kr) |
¥1,273.71 (75.00 kr) |
+112.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥800.00 (47.11 kr) |
¥1,350.14 (79.50 kr) |
+68.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
¥551.02 (32.45 kr) |
¥858.68 (50.56 kr) |
+55.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥237.67 (13.99 kr) |
¥624.16 (36.75 kr) |
+162.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
¥132.91 (7.83 kr) |
¥521.11 (30.68 kr) |
+292.1 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
¥241.31 (14.21 kr) |
¥295.03 (17.37 kr) |
+22.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
¥231.20 (13.61 kr) |
¥611.86 (36.03 kr) |
+164.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
¥422.56 (24.88 kr) |
¥294.52 (17.34 kr) |
-30.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
¥363.42 (21.40 kr) |
¥832.39 (49.01 kr) |
+129.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
¥848.57 (49.97 kr) |
¥1,014.07 (59.71 kr) |
+19.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
¥540.82 (31.85 kr) |
¥1,034.81 (60.93 kr) |
+91.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
¥1,452.36 (85.52 kr) |
¥1,646.73 (96.96 kr) |
+13.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
¥360.92 (21.25 kr) |
¥268.40 (15.80 kr) |
-25.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
¥189.40 (11.15 kr) |
¥217.48 (12.81 kr) |
+14.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
¥320.46 (18.87 kr) |
¥237.59 (13.99 kr) |
-25.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
¥455.33 (26.81 kr) |
¥353.91 (20.84 kr) |
-22.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
¥263.44 (15.51 kr) |
¥136.95 (8.06 kr) |
-48.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
¥247.90 (14.60 kr) |
¥145.85 (8.59 kr) |
-41.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
¥194.60 (11.46 kr) |
¥462.18 (27.21 kr) |
+137.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
¥136.65 (8.05 kr) |
¥376.05 (22.14 kr) |
+175.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
¥1,500.00 (88.32 kr) |
¥2,037.94 (120.00 kr) |
+35.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
¥282.00 (16.60 kr) |
¥388.48 (22.88 kr) |
+37.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
¥499.09 (29.39 kr) |
¥435.89 (25.67 kr) |
-12.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
¥620.00 (36.51 kr) |
¥1,409.58 (83.00 kr) |
+127.4 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
¥210.00 (12.37 kr) |
¥730.26 (43.00 kr) |
+247.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
¥12,250.00 (721.32 kr) |
¥18,001.82 (1,060.00 kr) |
+47.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
¥500.00 (29.44 kr) |
¥1,001.99 (59.00 kr) |
+100.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
¥804.67 (47.38 kr) |
¥409.97 (24.14 kr) |
-49.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
¥2,940.00 (173.12 kr) |
¥10,104.79 (595.00 kr) |
+243.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
¥172.60 (10.16 kr) |
¥305.56 (17.99 kr) |
+77.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
¥3,434,000.00 (202,204.05 kr) |
¥5,602,640.61 (329,900.00 kr) |
+63.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
¥2,406,625.00 (141,709.18 kr) |
¥5,742,654.73 (338,144.44 kr) |
+138.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
¥23,704.68 (1,395.80 kr) |
¥45,942.65 (2,705.24 kr) |
+93.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
¥3,229.33 (190.15 kr) |
¥4,025.90 (237.06 kr) |
+24.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
¥4,866.67 (286.56 kr) |
¥7,218.71 (425.06 kr) |
+48.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
¥10,265.38 (604.46 kr) |
¥8,037.71 (473.28 kr) |
-21.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
¥4,277.27 (251.86 kr) |
¥6,518.54 (383.83 kr) |
+52.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
¥2,000.00 (117.77 kr) |
¥3,226.74 (190.00 kr) |
+61.3 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
¥192,377.64 (11,327.76 kr) |
¥27,546.17 (1,622.00 kr) |
-85.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
¥2,778,461.54 (163,604.01 kr) |
¥2,785,186.60 (164,000.00 kr) |
+0.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
¥7,875.00 (463.70 kr) |
¥18,352.91 (1,080.67 kr) |
+133.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
¥5,277.78 (310.77 kr) |
¥8,898.80 (523.99 kr) |
+68.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
¥8,950.00 (527.00 kr) |
¥22,359.33 (1,316.58 kr) |
+149.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
¥11,700.00 (688.93 kr) |
¥34,197.61 (2,013.66 kr) |
+192.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
¥201,500.00 (11,864.91 kr) |
¥289,635.42 (17,054.59 kr) |
+43.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
¥104,368.42 (6,145.52 kr) |
¥187,094.38 (11,016.67 kr) |
+79.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
¥373,117.65 (21,970.27 kr) |
¥497,597.36 (29,300.00 kr) |
+33.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
¥209,653.33 (12,345.01 kr) |
¥315,880.92 (18,600.00 kr) |
+50.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
¥157,998.43 (9,303.41 kr) |
¥177,349.64 (10,442.87 kr) |
+12.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
¥73,894.46 (4,351.12 kr) |
¥99,668.39 (5,868.77 kr) |
+34.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Stockholm Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
¥390,205.97 (22,976.48 kr) |
¥601,861.88 (35,439.40 kr) |
+54.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.86 | 3.48 | +86.9 % |
| Last update: | 13 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
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