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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Sweden
Spending runs from SEK 9,690 a month in the poorest fifth to SEK 45,600 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SEK 21,300
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SEK 9,690richest 20%
SEK 45,600
Where people spend money in Sweden
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Sweden in numbers
Among the most expensive countries in the world
More expensive than 91% of countries. A basket that costs SEK 9,430 at world-middle prices costs SEK 17,200 here.
Housing takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 25.3% of spending here, or SEK 5,390 a month, against 18.4% in a typical country, 6.9 points more.
Typical spending takes 64% of the average wage
A typical person spends SEK 21,300 a month while the average take-home wage is SEK 33,200, so 36% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Sweden compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Sweden against other countries
More expensive than 91% of countries
Where Sweden sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs SEK 9,430 at world-middle prices costs SEK 17,200 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2022 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Sweden
SEK 9,690/mo
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SEK 7,790
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Sweden?
A typical person in Sweden spends about SEK 21,300 a month — around SEK 256,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Sweden?
By spending, Sweden ranks #17 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SEK 21,300 a month, the poorest 20% about SEK 9,690 and the richest 20% about SEK 45,600. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Sweden in US dollars?
The cost of living in Sweden is about $2,258 a month, or roughly $27,096 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Sweden?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SEK 9,690 a month per person, a typical one around SEK 21,300, and a comfortable life around SEK 28,600. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Sweden?
The biggest expense is housing, at about SEK 5,390 a month (25% of spending). Then come groceries (SEK 2,730, 13%) and transport (SEK 2,710, 13%).
Is the average salary in Sweden enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about SEK 21,300 a month, while the average take-home pay in Sweden is about SEK 33,200. For more on incomes, see salaries in Sweden.
Is Sweden an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Sweden is more expensive than 91% of countries worldwide and ranks 12th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Sweden?
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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