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Uppsala vs Stockholm

Sweden vs Sweden · 63 km apart

Uppsala

Sweden

kr9,752 ($920)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Stockholm

Sweden

kr12,977 ($1,224)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Uppsala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Uppsala 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 Uppsala  ·  Full cost of living in Stockholm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uppsala cheaper than Stockholm?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $920 per month in Uppsala versus $1,224 in Stockholm — about 33% less.
How far is Uppsala from Stockholm?
The straight-line distance between Uppsala and Stockholm is approximately 63 km (39 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Uppsala or Stockholm?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Uppsala and $4,160 in Stockholm. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,280 in Uppsala versus $2,936 in Stockholm per month.