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Gävle vs Stockholm

Sweden vs Sweden · 158 km apart

Gävle

Sweden

kr9,752 ($920)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Stockholm

Sweden

kr12,977 ($1,224)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseGävleStockholmCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.00$11.70Gävle
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$36.00$46.80Gävle
Cappuccino$2.70$3.51Gävle
Monthly groceries (single person)$204$265Gävle
Monthly public transport pass$33.00$42.90Gävle
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$87.00$113Gävle
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$25.20$32.76Gävle
Fitness club membership$25.20$32.76Gävle
Cinema ticket$6.60$8.58Gävle
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$460$639Gävle
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$320$444Gävle
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$960$1,333Gävle
Total single-person budget$920$1,224Gävle
Average net salary$3,200$4,160

Verdict

Gävle is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Gävle runs about $920 versus $1,224 in Stockholm — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Stockholm leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Gävle  ·  Full cost of living in Stockholm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gävle cheaper than Stockholm?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $920 per month in Gävle versus $1,224 in Stockholm — about 33% less.
How far is Gävle from Stockholm?
The straight-line distance between Gävle and Stockholm is approximately 158 km (98 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Gävle or Stockholm?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Gävle and $4,160 in Stockholm. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,280 in Gävle versus $2,936 in Stockholm per month.