Lulea, Sweden

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Sweden

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About Lulea, Sweden

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$941

Family of 4 / mo

$2,401

Avg salary (after tax)

$4,493

Luleå is a charming city located in northern Sweden , right by the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. Known for its beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere, Luleå offers a mix of modern life and rich history. The city is famous for its wooden church, which is one of the oldest in Sweden, and the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gammelstad Church Town, where you can see traditional wooden houses.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Luleå· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $60.14
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $96.22
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $288.66
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $96.22

Financial

Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,046
Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.19

Food - Beverages

Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.61
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.71
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.22
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $8.42
CappuccinoUSD $6.33

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $13.23
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $78.42
Fast Food ComboUSD $10.82

Food - Grocery

Apples (1 kg)USD $3
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.7
Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.27
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.09
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.26
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.2
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.16
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.16
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.62
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $7.82
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $10.08
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.19
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.6
Dozen EggsUSD $3.12
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.64
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.01

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $279.35
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $601.36
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $420.96
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,323
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $902.05
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $237.88

Leisure

Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $67.35
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $18.04
Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $47.84
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $166.22

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $68.38
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.91
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $95.02
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.85
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $22,852
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $26,460
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $9.02

Utilities (Monthly)

Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $204.46
Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $36.08