Cost of Living

Stockholm, Sweden

Live cost-of-living data for Stockholm — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
42/ 10058% cheaper than New York
+15% rent since Jul 2026
$3,900/mo
Median Income
70/100
Safety
29%
Income Tax
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
75/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,650/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,100/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,650/month
Food & Groceries
62/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.5/kg
Transportation
60/100
Monthly Transit Pass$110/month
One-Way Ticket$4.65/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.85/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$28/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$650/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$520/course
Entertainment
58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
62/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$55/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$120/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$35/cut
Haircut (Women)$60/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7/bottle
Dining Out
65/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$12/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$60/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$28/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

116 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
74/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Södermalm, Vasastan, Norrmalm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockholm cheap to live in?

Stockholm has a cost of living index of 42/100, where New York = 100. It is 58% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,500–$2,100 per month.

How much does rent cost in Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Stockholm costs approximately $1,650/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,100/month.

Is Stockholm good for digital nomads?

Stockholm has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 116 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Stockholm?

The median net monthly salary in Stockholm is approximately $3,900 USD. The income tax rate is around 29%.

How does Stockholm compare to New York for cost of living?

Stockholm (cost index 42) is 58% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,450/month by moving from New York to Stockholm.

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