Town in Norrbotten County, Sweden
Cost of living in Kiruna
How much a month costs in Kiruna
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,190–3,190 (kr22,000–32,000).
Prices in Kiruna
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr350–600 | $35–60 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,200–2,500 | $119–249 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr110–150 | $11.0–14.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr250–450 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | kr38–50 | $3.8–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr70–95 | $7.0–9.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr30–40 | $3–4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr100–180 | $10.0–17.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr300–500 | $30–50 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 40/100
A value score of 40/100 means Kiruna gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 85/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 6 places we cover in Sweden.
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Cost of living across Sweden
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | $1,890–2,790 | 45/100 |
| Uppsala | $1,890–2,790 | 55/100 |
| Gothenburg | $1,990–2,990 | 40/100 |
| Visby | $1,990–2,990 | 48/100 |
| Kiruna | $2,190–3,190 | 40/100 |
| Stockholm | $2,490–3,780 | 23/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Kiruna
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kiruna?
About $1,190–1,590 on a lean budget, $2,190–3,190 for a comfortable month and $3,980–6,470 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Kiruna?
A local meal is kr110–150 ($11.0–14.9); a mid-range restaurant is kr250–450 ($25–45) per person.
Is Sweden expensive?
Prices in Sweden are about 87% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Kiruna (Swedish Lapland)
- Swedavia Kiruna Airport
- Region Norrbotten
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.