Cost of Living Comparison Between Stockholm and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Tokyo is 29.2% lower than in Stockholm (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tokyo is 28.5% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 26.3% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 55.8% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 12.3% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 1.0% lower than in Stockholm | |
Restaurants | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
160.00 kr (2,644.54 ¥) |
72.60 kr (1,200.00 ¥) |
-54.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,050.00 kr (17,354.80 ¥) |
399.31 kr (6,600.00 ¥) |
-62.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
120.00 kr (1,983.41 ¥) |
48.40 kr (800.00 ¥) |
-59.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
75.00 kr (1,239.63 ¥) |
36.30 kr (600.00 ¥) |
-51.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
80.00 kr (1,322.27 ¥) |
48.40 kr (800.00 ¥) |
-39.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
50.88 kr (840.96 ¥) |
30.47 kr (503.69 ¥) |
-40.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
30.32 kr (501.11 ¥) |
10.42 kr (172.19 ¥) |
-65.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.04 kr (364.23 ¥) |
7.54 kr (124.71 ¥) |
-65.8 % |
Markets | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.81 kr (277.79 ¥) |
13.63 kr (225.27 ¥) |
-18.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
30.20 kr (499.10 ¥) |
11.56 kr (191.05 ¥) |
-61.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.89 kr (279.16 ¥) |
23.83 kr (393.92 ¥) |
+41.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
45.95 kr (759.47 ¥) |
21.51 kr (355.50 ¥) |
-53.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
57.15 kr (944.61 ¥) |
51.67 kr (853.96 ¥) |
-9.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
58.39 kr (965.09 ¥) |
31.98 kr (528.54 ¥) |
-45.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
85.67 kr (1,415.98 ¥) |
85.12 kr (1,406.93 ¥) |
-0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
15.34 kr (253.53 ¥) |
21.57 kr (356.57 ¥) |
+40.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
12.84 kr (212.17 ¥) |
10.10 kr (166.93 ¥) |
-21.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
14.27 kr (235.79 ¥) |
20.94 kr (346.13 ¥) |
+46.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
20.45 kr (338.08 ¥) |
23.56 kr (389.41 ¥) |
+15.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
8.40 kr (138.83 ¥) |
12.56 kr (207.57 ¥) |
+49.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
8.07 kr (133.37 ¥) |
13.00 kr (214.81 ¥) |
+61.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
25.40 kr (419.82 ¥) |
12.14 kr (200.65 ¥) |
-52.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.90 kr (246.31 ¥) |
7.79 kr (128.77 ¥) |
-47.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
122.50 kr (2,024.73 ¥) |
90.75 kr (1,500.00 ¥) |
-25.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
20.31 kr (335.68 ¥) |
18.46 kr (305.18 ¥) |
-9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
22.44 kr (370.87 ¥) |
26.36 kr (435.62 ¥) |
+17.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
76.00 kr (1,256.16 ¥) |
36.30 kr (600.00 ¥) |
-52.2 % |
Transportation | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
43.00 kr (710.72 ¥) |
13.31 kr (220.00 ¥) |
-69.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,060.00 kr (17,520.08 ¥) |
801.65 kr (13,250.00 ¥) |
-24.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
59.00 kr (975.17 ¥) |
30.25 kr (500.00 ¥) |
-48.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
23.98 kr (396.34 ¥) |
38.95 kr (643.74 ¥) |
+62.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
565.00 kr (9,338.54 ¥) |
181.51 kr (3,000.00 ¥) |
-67.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
17.16 kr (283.57 ¥) |
10.72 kr (177.25 ¥) |
-37.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (5,452,712.85 ¥) |
206,342.05 kr (3,410,500.00 ¥) |
-37.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
336,672.73 kr (5,564,655.07 ¥) |
150,700.79 kr (2,490,840.00 ¥) |
-55.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,181.94 kr (36,064.01 ¥) |
1,448.60 kr (23,943.03 ¥) |
-33.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
264.95 kr (4,379.27 ¥) |
217.49 kr (3,594.74 ¥) |
-17.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
412.05 kr (6,810.44 ¥) |
292.71 kr (4,838.10 ¥) |
-29.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
466.23 kr (7,705.98 ¥) |
607.48 kr (10,040.74 ¥) |
+30.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
336.25 kr (5,557.67 ¥) |
241.74 kr (3,995.65 ¥) |
-28.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
180.00 kr (2,975.11 ¥) |
117.98 kr (1,950.00 ¥) |
-34.5 % |
Childcare | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,547.00 kr (25,569.41 ¥) |
6,657.86 kr (110,043.69 ¥) |
+330.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
146,666.67 kr (2,424,162.53 ¥) |
150,841.02 kr (2,493,157.89 ¥) |
+2.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
982.73 kr (16,243.01 ¥) |
482.00 kr (7,966.67 ¥) |
-51.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
438.53 kr (7,248.24 ¥) |
342.78 kr (5,665.53 ¥) |
-21.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,179.95 kr (19,502.66 ¥) |
527.75 kr (8,722.85 ¥) |
-55.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,802.38 kr (29,790.47 ¥) |
785.37 kr (12,980.86 ¥) |
-56.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,572.73 kr (240,863.59 ¥) |
10,823.26 kr (178,890.91 ¥) |
-25.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,221.20 kr (168,939.89 ¥) |
5,862.64 kr (96,900.00 ¥) |
-42.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
25,463.64 kr (420,872.68 ¥) |
20,895.19 kr (345,363.64 ¥) |
-17.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
16,816.00 kr (277,941.25 ¥) |
11,825.68 kr (195,459.36 ¥) |
-29.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
10,370.00 kr (171,399.38 ¥) |
9,879.10 kr (163,285.46 ¥) |
-4.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,647.61 kr (93,345.90 ¥) |
4,327.26 kr (71,522.55 ¥) |
-23.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Stockholm Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
33,712.64 kr (557,215.31 ¥) |
23,872.41 kr (394,572.32 ¥) |
-29.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.86 | 1.48 | -61.8 % |
| Last update: | 4 December 2025 | 3 December 2025 | |
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