Europe
Cost of living in Sweden
87%of US price level
Is Sweden expensive?
Prices in Sweden are about 87% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Malmö, at about $1,890–2,790 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Sweden, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö | $1,890–2,790 | $846–1,390 | $10.0–13.9 | 45/100 |
| Uppsala | $1,890–2,790 | $846–1,340 | $10.0–13.9 | 55/100 |
| Gothenburg | $1,990–2,990 | $896–1,490 | $10.0–13.9 | 40/100 |
| Visby | $1,990–2,990 | — | $11.0–14.9 | 48/100 |
| Kiruna | $2,190–3,190 | — | $11.0–14.9 | 40/100 |
| Stockholm | $2,490–3,780 | $1,190–1,990 | $11.0–14.9 | 23/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Swedish Migration Agency
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- 1177 healthcare guide
- Systembolaget
- Bolt in Stockholm
- World Bank open data
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