Studying in Japan vs. Sweden
Japan and Sweden are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €632 in Japan and €1,241 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Sweden
Currency
JPY (¥)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
kr130,000
≈ €11,310 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
kr160,000
≈ €13,920 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,241 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
kr114,480
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 9,540/month)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.