Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden · Population 999,239 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Sweden average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | kr124 ($11.70) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | kr496 ($46.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | kr37.21 ($3.51) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | kr2,811 ($265) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr455 ($42.90) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | kr1,199 ($113) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | kr347 ($32.76) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | kr347 ($32.76) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | kr90.95 ($8.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr6,769 ($639) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | kr4,709 ($444) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr14,126 ($1,333) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Stockholm is kr44,096 ($4,160) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr12,977 ($1,224) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr16,869 ($1,591) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr4,709 ($444)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.
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kr9,752 ($920) / moStockholm is the capital and one of the key cities in Sweden. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr12,977 ($1,224), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr4,709 ($444) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to kr30,777 ($2,904) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr23,471 ($2,214) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Stockholm is kr44,096 ($4,160). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr16,869 ($1,591) per month.