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🇸🇪Cost of Living in Stockholm

Sweden · Population: 975,000 · Cost Index: 78/100

Cost of Living in Stockholm

Sweden · Europe

Stockholm is Sweden's elegant capital spread across 14 islands, offering a perfect blend of nature and urban life. The city is known for its innovative tech scene, excellent work-life balance, and stunning waterfront living.

975,000

Population

78

Cost Index

58

Safety Index

80

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $3,200 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,812.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,500.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,050.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,800.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,900.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $11.99
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$15.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$70.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$10.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.40
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$2.50
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.20
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.60
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$10.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.70
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00

Transportation

Avg: $21.50
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$95.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$3.80
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$5.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.80
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.90

Utilities

Avg: $77.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$180.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$22.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$30.00

Healthcare

Avg: $39.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$25.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$80.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$12.00

Entertainment

Avg: $17.25
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$42.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$15.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.50
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$7.50

Clothing

Avg: $72.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$80.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$38.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$100.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
SEK
Language
Swedish
Cost Index
78/100
Safety Index
58/100
Quality of Life
80/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.