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Sweden

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Cities tracked
21
Local currency
kr
88
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
194 passports
Official policy
Safety index
53 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
210 Mbps
98 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
52.0%
VAT 25% · Corp 20.6%
Sweden

About Sweden

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$851
Family of 4 / mo
$2,171
Internet
134.73Mbps
Interest rate
3.25%
Inflation
1.6%
Population
10.55M

Sweden is a beautiful country located in Northern Europe, known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture. It has a mix of modern cities and picturesque countryside, making it a great place to explore. The capital city, Stockholm, is made up of 14 islands and is famous for its beautiful architecture, museums, and parks.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $144.78
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $102.76
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $42.61
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $106.38

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.19
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,266

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $2.35
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $8.3
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $8.42
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $2.15
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $4.7

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $13.23
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $96.22
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.22

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $19.15
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.26
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.67
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.97
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $3.96
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.5
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.44
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $2.35
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.81
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $11.43
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $8.18
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $10.94

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $713.9
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,085
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $803.3
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,737
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,225
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $434.5

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $42.66
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $28.24
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $15.63
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $163.18
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $1,589

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.87
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $6.25
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $28,806
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $64.83
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $108.24
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $27,385
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $4.08

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $36.92
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $98.23
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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.