Dubai vs Stockholm: cost of living for digital nomads
Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Stockholm, Sweden, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Stockholm is about 9% cheaper than Dubai for a month of nomad living ($2,870 vs $3,150).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,450 in Stockholm against $1,750 in Dubai.
- Dubai scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Dubai is arid; Stockholm is continental.
Dubai wins 2 of the measured lines; Stockholm wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dubai or Stockholm?
Stockholm is cheaper: about $2,870/month against $3,150/month in Dubai, roughly 9% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dubai or Stockholm?
Dubai scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Stockholm.
Which has faster internet, Dubai or Stockholm?
Dubai and Stockholm have about the same typical internet speed, 250 Mbps.
| Line | Dubai | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,150 | $2,870 |
| Rent | $1,750 | $1,450 |
| Food | $650 | $600 |
| Transport | $90 | $90 |
| Coworking | $220 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 250 |
| Climate | arid | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Dubai November 6, 2026, Stockholm September 11, 2026.