Can you live in Stockholm with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,864, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Stockholm with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,864, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Stockholm with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,864, you would have roughly $136 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Stockholm with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,864, you would have roughly $2,136 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Stockholm with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,864, you would have roughly $5,136 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Stockholm, Sweden

How much does it really cost to live in Stockholm? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 975,000 people ❄️ Cold climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 SEK

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$ $1,350 1-bedroom rent / mo

89 Quality of life / 100

88 Safety / 100

92 Internet / 100

24 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,350
Food (moderate)	$500
Transport	$70
Utilities	$140
Internet	$38
Healthcare	$130
Entertainment	$300
Total (moderate)	$2,864

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Stockholm.

Shared accommodation	$600
Studio	$1,050
1-bedroom	$1,350
2-bedroom	$1,850
3-bedroom	$2,450

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City Scores

How Stockholm rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate❄️ Cold
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityStockholm
LanguageSwedish
CurrencySEK
Time zoneEurope/Stockholm

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Pros and Cons of Stockholm

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,923 per month Basic $2,243 per month Moderate $2,864 per month Comfortable $3,788 per month Premium $5,855 per month

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Can You Live in Stockholm on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,864 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-864 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$136 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,136 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,136 / month