Estocolmo
Sweden
Updated on August 15, 2025
Overview
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, located across 14 islands connected by bridges. It is a modern and cosmopolitan city, recognized for its environmental consciousness, great architectural heritage and extensive green spaces. Cultural, economic and political center of the Scandinavian region.
Average cost of living€3,285.00
Quality of Life87/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,400.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,100.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.50
Monthly pass€95.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€65.00
Education
Preschool (month)€450.00
Intl. primary (year)€11,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€6,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Highly sustainable and environmentally friendly city
- ✓ Excellent public transport and urban mobility
- ✓ Rich cultural offer with numerous museums and activities
- ✓ Abundant green spaces and urban parks
- ✓ High quality of life and citizen safety
- ✓ Well-preserved historical architecture
- ✓ Technological innovation and startups
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living in general
- × Cold climate with long, dark winters
- × High prices in restaurants and entertainment
- × High taxes and social charges
- × Very expensive real estate market
- × Very short days during winter
- × Swedish language barrier in some sectors