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Cost of Living in Södertälje

Södertälje, Stockholm, Sweden · Population 33,014

▼ -16% vs Sweden average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr8,697 ($821)
Couple, monthlykr15,652 ($1,477)
Family of four, monthlykr20,448 ($1,929)

Estimated Prices in Södertälje

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr85.86 ($8.10)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr343 ($32.40)per meal
Cappuccinokr25.76 ($2.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr1,946 ($184)per month
Monthly public transport passkr315 ($29.70)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr830 ($78.30)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr240 ($22.68)per month
Fitness club membershipkr240 ($22.68)per month
Cinema ticketkr62.96 ($5.94)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr4,274 ($403)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr2,973 ($281)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr8,920 ($842)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Södertälje is kr30,528 ($2,880) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr8,697 ($821) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr11,307 ($1,067) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr2,973 ($281)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Södertälje

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Nearby Cities

Tumba

11 km away · Stockholm

Nykvarn

11 km away · Stockholm

Ekerö

13 km away · Stockholm

Tullinge

16 km away · Stockholm

Sundbyberg

27 km away · Stockholm

Västerhaninge

27 km away · Stockholm

Stockholm

28 km away · Stockholm

Jordbro

29 km away · Stockholm

Other Major Cities in Sweden

Stockholm

Stockholm · pop. 999,239

kr12,977 ($1,224) / mo

Gothenburg

Västra Götaland · pop. 674,529

kr10,390 ($980) / mo

Malmö

Skåne · pop. 339,316

kr10,390 ($980) / mo

Uppsala

Uppsala · pop. 177,074

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Uppsala

Stockholm · pop. 174,982

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Norrköping

Östergötland · pop. 137,326

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Västerås

Västmanland · pop. 131,643

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Örebro

Örebro · pop. 128,658

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Living in Södertälje

Södertälje is one of the key cities in Sweden. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr8,697 ($821), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr2,973 ($281) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr20,448 ($1,929) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr15,652 ($1,477) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Södertälje is kr30,528 ($2,880). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr11,307 ($1,067) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Södertälje expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr8,697 ($821) per month in Södertälje including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Sweden.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Södertälje?
A net salary of around kr11,307 ($1,067) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Södertälje with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Södertälje is kr30,528 ($2,880).
How much is rent in Södertälje?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr4,274 ($403) per month in the city centre and kr2,973 ($281) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr8,920 ($842).
Is Södertälje cheaper than Sweden on average?
Yes — Södertälje is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Sweden average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Södertälje?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr1,946 ($184) in Södertälje. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr86 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around kr26 ($2).
How do transport costs in Södertälje compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Södertälje is estimated at kr315 ($30). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Södertälje are estimates based on Sweden national averages adjusted for city size (population 33,014). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.