Living in Stockholm

Stockholm

Islands, architecture and coffee
Photo by Raphael Andres
90
Score

Stockholm, the Swedish capital, is actually spread across 14 islands. Known for its clean streets, public transport, and a mix of old and new architecture, the city has plenty to offer. Stroll through the historic Gamla Stan with its charming buildings and cobblestone streets, or visit modern art galleries and trendy shops. There are loads of green spaces and water views, making it a great place to relax and explore. Plus, the fika culture means you’re never far from a good coffee and a cinnamon bun.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • Coffee
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • 👮 Safe
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping
  • 🥰 Beautiful

The Bad

  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🌧️ Weather
  • 🥶 Cold winters

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Stockholm
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Sweden
35%
more expensive than Sweden median
228th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Stockholm is the most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Sweden
  • The average salary in Stockholm is
  • It's about 32% more expensive to live in Stockholm than it is Beijing
  • You can expect to spend around $2,571.18 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
--
Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Generally safe with low crime rates, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.

Internet speed

Superb

Download
171.5Mbps
Upload
29.8Mbps
Latency
27.9ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is mild with temperatures around 10°

Average temperatures

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