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Cost of Living in Stockholm

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden · Population 999,239 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Sweden average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr12,977 ($1,224)
Couple, monthlykr23,471 ($2,214)
Family of four, monthlykr30,777 ($2,904)

Estimated Prices in Stockholm

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr124 ($11.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr496 ($46.80)per meal
Cappuccinokr37.21 ($3.51)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr2,811 ($265)per month
Monthly public transport passkr455 ($42.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr1,199 ($113)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr347 ($32.76)per month
Fitness club membershipkr347 ($32.76)per month
Cinema ticketkr90.95 ($8.58)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr6,769 ($639)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr4,709 ($444)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr14,126 ($1,333)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

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.

Compare Stockholm

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Nearby Cities

Lidingöbro

6 km away · Stockholm

Sundbyberg

6 km away · Stockholm

Lidingö

7 km away · Stockholm

Brevik

9 km away · Stockholm

Boo

11 km away · Stockholm

Älta

11 km away · Stockholm

Täby

12 km away · Stockholm

Sollentuna

13 km away · Stockholm

Other Major Cities in Sweden

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

Linköping

Östergötland · pop. 116,851

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Living in Stockholm

Stockholm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockholm expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr12,977 ($1,224) per month in Stockholm including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Sweden.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Stockholm?
A net salary of around kr16,869 ($1,591) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Stockholm with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Stockholm is kr44,096 ($4,160).
How much is rent in Stockholm?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr6,769 ($639) per month in the city centre and kr4,709 ($444) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr14,126 ($1,333).
Is Stockholm cheaper than Sweden on average?
No — Stockholm is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Sweden average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Stockholm?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr2,811 ($265) in Stockholm. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr124 ($12) and a cappuccino runs around kr37 ($4).
How do transport costs in Stockholm compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Stockholm is estimated at kr455 ($43). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Stockholm are estimates based on Sweden national averages adjusted for city size (population 999,239) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.