Sweden · Europe
Stockholm
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,870Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,930/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Sweden.
Healthcare
Universal tax-funded system run by 21 regions delivers high-quality care, with private clinics (often publicly contracted) concentrated in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo.
Taxes
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions and investment income, with double-tax treaties or foreign tax credits relieving double taxation.
English
Very high — English is widely spoken across age groups and nationwide, especially in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo and in healthcare, banking and public services.
Getting in — Sweden
Full Sweden guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
Length of the course, renewable
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Stockholm at a glance
Stockholm, Sweden costs about $2,870 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 51% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,450 and the smallest is transport at $90. In our data internet averages 250 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Bergen at $2,890 a month to Paris at $2,960.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Stockholm
How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?
A solo remote worker in Stockholm, Sweden spends an estimated $2,870 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Stockholm?
Rent in Stockholm is an estimated $1,450 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Stockholm?
Internet in Stockholm averages 250 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Stockholm?
A coworking space in Stockholm costs an estimated $200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Stockholm safe?
Stockholm has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Stockholm's nomad score?
Stockholm scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.