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
+21% rent since Jul 2026
$3,850/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety
32%
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)$1,730/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,070/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,650/month
Food & Groceries
70/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.52/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.4/kg
Transportation
65/100
Monthly Transit Pass$107/month
One-Way Ticket$3.25/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.5/km
Utilities
70/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$276/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$40/month
Healthcare
85/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$150/visit
Dentist Visit$180/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$25/course
Education
75/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$850/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$600/course
Entertainment
65/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$65/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
75/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$120/pair
Personal Care
70/100
Haircut (Men)$35/cut
Haircut (Women)$65/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
Dining Out
70/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$105/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$12/meal
Childcare
75/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$22/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$28/pack
Fitness & Sports
65/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$70/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$30/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

115 Mbps
Internet Speed
$380
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
80/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Södermalm, Vasastan, Östermalm

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 $1,730/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,070/month.

Is Stockholm good for digital nomads?

Stockholm has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 115 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $380/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Stockholm?

The median net monthly salary in Stockholm is approximately $3,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 32%.

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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