Cost of Living in Stockholm
Country: Sweden · Currency: SEK
Overall
64.4
Rent
40.2
Groceries
77.3
Dining out
71.5
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,521 | 40 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,197 | 38 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,991 | 48 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,230 | 51 data points |
Average prices in Stockholm
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,521 | 40 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,197 | 38 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,991 | 48 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,230 | 51 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.02 | 36 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.64 | 45 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.43 | 48 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $4.33 | 17 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.3 | 59 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.3 | 60 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.7 | 60 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.06 | 43 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.91 | 41 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.2 | 10 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.99 | 57 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | 33 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.44 | 42 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.17 | 17 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.99 | 36 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $13.9 | 45 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.13 | 59 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $98.3 | 57 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | 23 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.36 | 43 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.67 | 45 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,932 | 5 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.5 | 53 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $97.1 | 49 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.1 | 34 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.12 | 24 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.91 | 12 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.15 | 27 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.85 | 28 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.59 | 53 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $50.5 | 18 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | 58 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | 27 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.7 | 13 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $157 | 58 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.18 | 39 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.13 | 18 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.1 | 57 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.1 | 38 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $60.1 | 56 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.3 | 32 data points |
| Men's haircut | $23.5 | 20 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $22 | 37 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,813 | 41 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15