What is the cost of living in Stockholm?

The cost of living in Stockholm is 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). Groceries are 26.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 17.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 16,635 per month. Local purchasing power index is 120.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 564,729 per year results in approximately SEK 37,240 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.9%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #86 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Stockholm?

Q: Should I move to Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden has a cost of living 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). It is ranked #86 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 120.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 564,729 gross take home approximately SEK 37,240/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

44.8% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-44.8%

vs NYC

SEK 16,635

1-BR, city centre

SEK 37,240

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: SEK 564,729 gross/year in Sweden → SEK 37,240/month net after tax (20.9% effective rate). Full Sweden tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Stockholm

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

55.2 Expensive

Rent

34.3 Very affordable

Groceries

73.3 Moderate

Restaurants

82.3 Above average

Purchasing Power

120.7 Very strong

Rent in Stockholm

1-BR, city centre SEK 16,635/mo

1-BR, outside centre SEK 10,738/mo

3-BR, city centre SEK 29,515/mo

3-BR, outside centre SEK 17,439/mo

Save by going outside centre 36% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Sweden take-home pay

SEK 564,729 → SEK 37,240/Net take-home (20.9% effective rate, single filer)

Full Sweden tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 44.6

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🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 43.9

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🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 42.0

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