Town in Gotland, Sweden
Cost of living in Visby
How much a month costs in Visby
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,990–2,990 (kr20,000–30,000).
Prices in Visby
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr300–500 | $30–50 |
| 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 | kr38–55 | $3.8–5.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr65–95 | $6.5–9.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr30–40 | $3–4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr120–200 | $11.9–19.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr300–500 | $30–50 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 48/100
A value score of 48/100 means Visby gives more quality of life per dollar than 47% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 4th 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 Visby
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 |
| Meteora | Greece | $1,690–2,480 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Visby?
About $1,100–1,490 on a lean budget, $1,990–2,990 for a comfortable month and $3,780–5,970 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Visby?
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
- Destination Gotland (ferries)
- Gotland tourism
- Swedavia Visby Airport
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.