Stockholm
Stockholm is a stunning archipelago capital spread across 14 islands, blending medieval charm in Gamla Stan with cutting-edge design and a booming startup scene. Its excellent schools, safe streets, generous parental leave culture, and easy access to nature make it one of Europe's most attractive cities for families with children.
Thinking about Stockholm, Sweden? Visa process: Moderate (about 10 weeks). Rent runs from $1,350/mo, roughly $2,165/mo all-in for one person — safety 90/100, internet 92/100 on Jonzy.
Best for: Expat families, Tech workers, Design culture.
- Rent from $1,350/mo, about $2,165/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 90/100 · Internet 92/100 · distinct seasons and more variable weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 10 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $3,000/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Stockholm
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,350/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $420/mo |
| Transport | $85/mo |
| Healthcare | $0/mo |
| Utilities | $120/mo |
| Other essentials | $190/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $2,165/mo |
How Stockholm stacks up
- Rent eats about 62% of a one-person monthly budget in Stockholm — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$2,165/mo all-in, Stockholm runs about 55% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$3,000/mo) covers roughly 139% of one person's costs — comfortable on local pay.
- Its strongest catalog score is internet (92/100); the weakest is climate (52/100).
Is Stockholm right for you?
Highlights
- Fast, reliable internet (92/100).
- Very safe by catalog scores (90/100).
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
Watch-outs
- Above-median cost of living for the catalog.
Quality of life in Stockholm
- Safety: 90/100
- Internet speed: 92/100
- Climate: 52/100
- Healthcare: 90/100
- Expat community: 76/100
Taxes in Stockholm
30% on remote income
Living in Sweden
Sweden is a Scandinavian welfare state known for its progressive social policies, design heritage, and thriving tech scene. With 480 days of shared parental leave, free schools, and universal healthcare, it is one of the most family-oriented countries in the world.
Stockholm relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?
A single person typically spends about $2,165/month in Stockholm, including rent (from $1,350/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Stockholm?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Stockholm: rent from $1,350, food $420, transport $85, healthcare $0, utilities $120, and other essentials $190 — about $2,165/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Stockholm a good place to relocate?
On this page, Stockholm scores 92/100 for internet, 90/100 for safety, and 52/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Stockholm?
Long-stay relocation routes for Stockholm depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Self-Employment Residence / Sweden Work Permit" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Sweden against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Stockholm?
Core costs for one person run about $2,165/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $3,000/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $3,000/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Stockholm best for?
Stockholm tends to suit expat families, tech workers and design culture — based on its cost profile (about $2,165/mo all-in), 92/100 internet, 90/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Stockholm expensive to live in?
At about $2,165/mo all-in for one person, Stockholm is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 55% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Stockholm safe to live in?
Stockholm scores 90/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Stockholm good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 92/100 — fast and dependable enough for video-heavy remote work. The expat and nomad scene rates 76/100, and work-life balance 90/100. Combined with ~$2,165/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Stockholm; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Stockholm?
Stockholm scores 52/100 for climate — a climate with real seasons and trade-offs worth checking month by month. It logs roughly 165 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Stockholm?
Typical tax snapshot for Stockholm, Sweden: 30% on remote income. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.