City in Uppsala County, Sweden
Cost of living in Uppsala
How much a month costs in Uppsala
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,890–2,790 (kr19,000–28,000).
Prices in Uppsala
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr8,500–13,500 | $846–1,340 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr6,500–10,000 | $647–996 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr250–400 | $25–40 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr900–1,500 | $90–149 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr100–140 | $10.0–13.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr220–380 | $22–38 |
| Cappuccino | kr38–52 | $3.8–5.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr60–90 | $6–9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr35–45 | $3.5–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr100–170 | $10.0–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr300–550 | $30–55 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 55/100
A value score of 55/100 means Uppsala gives more quality of life per dollar than 54% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 87/100. It's the 2nd 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 Uppsala
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Uppsala?
About $946–1,290 on a lean budget, $1,890–2,790 for a comfortable month and $3,780–5,480 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Uppsala?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr8,500–13,500 ($846–1,340) a month in the center and kr6,500–10,000 ($647–996) outside it.
How much does food cost in Uppsala?
A local meal is kr100–140 ($10.0–13.9); a mid-range restaurant is kr220–380 ($22–38) 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
- UL (Uppsala regional transport)
- Destination Uppsala
- 1177 Vårdguiden
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.