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Overview
Sweden🇸🇪
At a Glance
How Sweden compares across key indices
Cost of Living
81 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
78/100
Quality of Life
166/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Sweden
Cost of Living
81
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
61
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
81
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
85
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Sweden - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Sweden
Sweden has 109 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,607 in Ă–stersund to $2,112 in Stockholm. Uppsala leads on safety, scoring 85/100. LuleĂĄ ranks highest for quality of life at 165/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Ă–stersund
$1,607/mo
Safest
Uppsala
85/100
Best Quality of Life
LuleĂĄ
165/200
Best Healthcare
Stockholm
90/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 109 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | $2,112 | 80/100 | 161/200 | 90/100 | 20 |
| Göteborg | $1,820 | 84/100 | 163/200 | 82/100 | 13 |
| Malmö | $1,777 | 85/100 | 164/200 | 81/100 | 11 |
| Uppsala | $1,714 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 8 |
| Linköping | $1,711 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 8 |
| Ă–rebro | $1,704 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 8 |
| Sollentuna | $1,695 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 7 |
| UmeĂĄ | $1,689 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 77/100 | 7 |
| Västerås | $1,687 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 77/100 | 7 |
| Södermalm | $1,687 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 77/100 | 7 |
| Jönköping | $1,677 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 77/100 | 7 |
| Helsingborg | $1,670 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 77/100 | 6 |
| Norrköping | $1,661 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 76/100 | 6 |
| Huddinge | $1,657 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 76/100 | 6 |
| Lund | $1,655 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 76/100 | 5 |
| LuleĂĄ | $1,645 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 76/100 | 5 |
| Haninge | $1,641 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Gävle | $1,641 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Bromma | $1,637 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| BorĂĄs | $1,637 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Växjö | $1,637 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Södertälje | $1,637 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Halmstad | $1,636 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Kungsholmen | $1,636 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Eskilstuna | $1,632 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Solna | $1,632 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Karlskrona | $1,632 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Karlstad | $1,625 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Mölndal | $1,621 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Vasastaden | $1,620 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Täby | $1,620 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Sundsvall | $1,620 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 75/100 | 5 |
| Ă–stersund | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Trollhättan | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Lidingö | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Borlänge | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Tumba | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Kristianstad | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Nyköping | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
| Kalmar | $1,607 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 74/100 | 5 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
66 verified school profiles across 10 cities in Sweden — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Dibber International School Sollentuna
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International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
British International School of Stockholm
Verified
StockholmAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
British International School of Stockholm
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
ENGELSKA SKOLAN SÖDERTÄLJE
Verified
SödertäljeAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
IES HELSINGBORG
Verified
HelsingborgAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
42 more verified schools in Sweden are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Sweden
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Sweden
Pollution Index
11/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
5.6ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Sweden, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Sweden?
Sweden has a cost of living index of 81 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,670 in Helsingborg and reach $2,112 in Stockholm.
What is the cheapest city in Sweden for expats?
Helsingborg is the most affordable city in Sweden in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,670 for a single person including rent. Jönköping is the next most affordable at $1,677/mo.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Uppsala scores highest on safety at 85/100.
What is the best city in Sweden for expats and digital nomads?
Jönköping ranks highest for quality of life in Sweden, scoring 165/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,677/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Helsingborg offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,670/mo.
How good is healthcare in Sweden?
Sweden scores 78/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Sweden?
Sweden has a pollution index of 11/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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