Sweden vs Sweden · 514 km apart
Sweden
single / month
Cheaper overallSweden
single / month
| Expense | Umeå | Stockholm | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.00 | $11.70 | Umeå |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.00 | $46.80 | Umeå |
| Cappuccino | $2.70 | $3.51 | Umeå |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $204 | $265 | Umeå |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.00 | $42.90 | Umeå |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.00 | $113 | Umeå |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.20 | $32.76 | Umeå |
| Fitness club membership | $25.20 | $32.76 | Umeå |
| Cinema ticket | $6.60 | $8.58 | Umeå |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $460 | $639 | Umeå |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $320 | $444 | Umeå |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $960 | $1,333 | Umeå |
| Total single-person budget | $920 | $1,224 | Umeå |
| Average net salary | $3,200 | $4,160 |
Umeå is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Umeå 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 Umeå · Full cost of living in Stockholm