Melbourne vs Stockholm: cost of living for digital nomads
Melbourne, Australia 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 3% cheaper than Melbourne for a month of nomad living ($2,870 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,450 in Stockholm against $1,500 in Melbourne.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Stockholm: 250 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Melbourne is temperate; Stockholm is continental.
Melbourne wins 0 of the measured lines; Stockholm wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Melbourne or Stockholm?
Stockholm is cheaper: about $2,870/month against $2,950/month in Melbourne, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Melbourne or Stockholm?
Melbourne and Stockholm score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Melbourne or Stockholm?
Stockholm has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Melbourne.
| Line | Melbourne | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $2,870 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $1,450 |
| Food | $620 | $600 |
| Transport | $90 | $90 |
| Coworking | $200 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Melbourne September 11, 2026, Stockholm September 11, 2026.