Halmstad, Halland, Sweden · Population 71,422
▼ -6% vs Sweden average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | kr95.40 ($9.00) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | kr382 ($36.00) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | kr28.62 ($2.70) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | kr2,162 ($204) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr350 ($33.00) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | kr922 ($87.00) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | kr267 ($25.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | kr267 ($25.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | kr69.96 ($6.60) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr4,876 ($460) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | kr3,392 ($320) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr10,176 ($960) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Halmstad is kr33,920 ($3,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr9,752 ($920) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr12,678 ($1,196) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr3,392 ($320)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.
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kr9,752 ($920) / moHalmstad is one of the key cities in Sweden. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr9,752 ($920), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr3,392 ($320) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to kr22,985 ($2,168) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr17,575 ($1,658) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Halmstad is kr33,920 ($3,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr12,678 ($1,196) per month.