Capital city in Stockholm County, Sweden
Cost of living in Stockholm
How much a month costs in Stockholm
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,490–3,780 (kr25,000–38,000).
Prices in Stockholm
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr12,000–20,000 | $1,190–1,990 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr9,000–14,000 | $896–1,390 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr300–550 | $30–55 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,200–2,200 | $119–219 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr110–150 | $11.0–14.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr250–450 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | kr40–60 | $4–6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr70–100 | $7–10 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr40–45 | $4.0–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr150–250 | $15–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr200–400 | $20–40 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr400–700 | $40–70 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 23/100
A value score of 23/100 means Stockholm gives more quality of life per dollar than 22% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 6th 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 Stockholm
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Stockholm?
About $1,190–1,590 on a lean budget, $2,490–3,780 for a comfortable month and $4,980–7,970 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Stockholm?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr12,000–20,000 ($1,190–1,990) a month in the center and kr9,000–14,000 ($896–1,390) outside it.
How much does food cost in Stockholm?
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
- SL (Stockholm public transport)
- Swedavia Stockholm Arlanda
- 1177 Vårdguiden
- Visit Stockholm
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.