Sweden
A stunning capital spread across 14 islands, known for ABBA, Nobel Prizes, and a perfect balance of nature and urban sophistication. Effortlessly stylish.
#26 of 250
103% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 935
Based on NYC = 100 index
Stockholm is the 26. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 935 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 376% above the median city and adds $ 489 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 578, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 11. It is also pricier than usual for housing, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/stockholm. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,795.94 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Qasa / Finn.no |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,222.93 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Qasa / Finn.no |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 3,296.04 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Qasa / Finn.no |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,891.82 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Qasa / Finn.no |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 14.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Pork (1kg) | 9.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 7.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Butter (200g) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Eggs (12) | 3.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Bread (500g) | 1.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Oats (500g) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 5.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Coffee (250g) | 3.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nordic Grocery Chains |
| One-way Ticket | 4.29 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.78 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 578.12 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 10.98 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Telecom Operator Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 34.92 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 27.94 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 58.52 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 52.20 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M, Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 169.52 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 174.60 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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