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
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
How safe residents feel in Sweden - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
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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 Östersund to $2,112 in Stockholm. Uppsala leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Luleå ranks highest for quality of life at 165/200.
Östersund
$1,607/mo
Uppsala
85/100
Luleå
165/200
Stockholm
90/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| 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 |
| Örebro | $1,704 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 8 |
| Sollentuna | $1,695 | 85/100 | 165/200 | 78/100 | 7 |
| Umeå | $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 |
| Luleå | $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 |
| Borås | $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 |
| Östersund | $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 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Sweden
Pollution Index
11/100
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PM2.5
5.6ug/m3
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Common questions about living in Sweden, answered with data
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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