Cost of Living in Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm has a cost of living index of 78/100 (New York = 100). It is 22% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

78/100
Cost Index
$4,515/mo
Median Income
74/100
Safety Index
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 82/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,435/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,033/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,685/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 68/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.3/kg
Dining OutScore: 72/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$80/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$12/meal
TransportationScore: 65/100
Monthly Transit Pass$114/month
One-Way Ticket$4.9/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.65/km
UtilitiesScore: 62/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$185/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$52/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$38/month
HealthcareScore: 70/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$100/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$58/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 62/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$48/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Södermalm, Norrmalm, Östermalm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockholm cheap to live in?

Stockholm has a cost of living index of 78/100, where New York = 100. It is 22% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,560–$2,184 per month.

How much does rent cost in Stockholm?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Stockholm costs approximately $1,435/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,033/month.

Is Stockholm good for digital nomads?

Stockholm has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Stockholm?

The median net monthly salary in Stockholm is approximately $4,515 USD. The income tax rate is around 31%.

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

Stockholm (cost index 78) is 22% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $550/month by moving from New York to Stockholm.

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