Vasteras, Sweden, Sweden — cost of living
Wikipedia · Västerås

Vasteras, Sweden

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Vasteras, Sweden

About Vasteras, Sweden

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$877
Family of 4 / mo
$2,238
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,804

Västerås is a beautiful city in Sweden , located right by the shores of Lake Mälaren. It is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, with a history that goes back over a thousand years! Västerås is known for its lovely parks and beautiful waterfront, making it a great place to enjoy nature.

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

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $158.36
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $104.22
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $61.65
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $108.24

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.1
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,426

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.53
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $8.72
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $8.72
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.19
  • CappuccinoUSD $5.06

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $14.14
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $99.22
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $10.04

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $24.58
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $3.56
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.75
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.75
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $6.2
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.93
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.95
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.6
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.2
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $11.43
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $8.12
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $11.37
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.48
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.1
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $3
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.88
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.35

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $419.01
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $992.26
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $781.78
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,624
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,183
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $555.58

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $40.94
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $44.7
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $16.24
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $152.65
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $2,005

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.29
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.71
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $26,761
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $63.14
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $75.77
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $26,460
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.43

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $34.88
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $128.35

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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