How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?

Typical monthly costs in Stockholm are approximately kr9,500 in rent and kr10,500 in other expenses, totalling around kr20,000/month.

How much should I save in Stockholm?

Based on SCB Household Finances Survey 2022, people at mid-range incomes in Sweden typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Stockholm, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Stockholm · SEK · high cost city

Cost of living in Stockholm — is your salary enough?

Stockholm median private rent is 9,500 kr/month; the rent-controlled sector has multi-year waiting lists. Stockholm earners benefit from Sweden's strong savings culture and pension system, though private rental costs are rising.

Rent in Stockholm

Budget7,100 kr – 8,550 kr/mo

Typical9,500 kr – 10,950 kr/mo

Premium12,400 kr+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~10,500 kr/mo

Total typical monthly spend~20,000 kr/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Stockholm costs (9,500 kr rent)

320,000kr – 450,000kr→ saving 18%

Ahead

450,000kr – 600,000kr→ saving 36.5%

Ahead

600,000kr – 800,000kr→ saving 48.8%

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See your personal verdict for Stockholm

Country

Annual income (gross)525,000kr

150,000kr1,950,000kr3,750,000+kr

Monthly rent or mortgage9,500kr/mo

0kr12,500kr25,000+kr

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

10,500kr/mo

0kr22,500kr45,000+kr

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from SCB Household Finances Survey 2022. Figures in SEK.

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