Lund ranks 4th of 10 priced cities in Sweden on cost — $1,456 a month in essentials, 14% above Umeå, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,051 covers that 2.1×. 97.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 6.5 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Aug 17°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $706 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $918 |
| Groceries | $213 |
| Dining out | $346 |
| Utilities | $125 |
| Local transport | $66 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,456 |
| Avg net salary | $3,051 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,463 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,805 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Lund, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.63 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $94.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.90 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.34 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.84 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.18 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.76 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.79 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.84 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.72 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.02 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.25 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.21 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $3.05 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.84 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.83 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.46 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.57 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.36 |
| Monthly transit pass | $66.47 |
| Taxi start | $5.24 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.86 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $81.54 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $43.44 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.89 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.42 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Lund has 97.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Lund runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.5°C | -3°C | 90% | 79% | 62 mm |
| Feb | 2°C | -2.6°C | 87% | 73% | 56 mm |
| Mar | 3.5°C | -0.7°C | 82% | 68% | 51 mm |
| Apr | 6.9°C | 2.9°C | 73% | 56% | 42 mm |
| May | 11.9°C | 9.1°C | 73% | 56% | 50 mm |
| Jun | 16.2°C | 14.8°C | 75% | 59% | 54 mm |
| Jul | 17.1°C | 16.1°C | 77% | 61% | 76 mm |
| Aug | 17.2°C | 16.4°C | 79% | 60% | 77 mm |
| Sep | 14.1°C | 12.4°C | 83% | 65% | 57 mm |
| Oct | 9.8°C | 6.8°C | 87% | 73% | 66 mm |
| Nov | 5.6°C | 2°C | 91% | 80% | 50 mm |
| Dec | 3.2°C | -1°C | 92% | 83% | 57 mm |
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