11.2% above the Sweden average
Ranked #44 of 546 cities · More expensive than 91.9% of cities worldwide
Compared to Sweden average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | SEK 16,142/mo ≈ $1,675 | SEK 10,238/mo ≈ $1,062 | 37% |
| 3-Bedroom | SEK 25,577/mo ≈ $2,653 | SEK 17,431/mo ≈ $1,808 | 37% |
Stockholm has a composite cost index of 53.8 from 4 independent data sources.
Based on 115 country PLI x 1 city factor
Stockholm is expensive by global standards (ranked #44 of 546 cities). It is 11.2% more expensive than the Sweden average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Sweden earning SEK 551,746 gross take home SEK 36,430/month after tax (20.8% effective rate). See full Sweden tax calculator →
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