Stockholm is the most expensive of Sweden's 10 priced cities — $2,268 a month in essentials, 77% above Umeå at $1,279. The average net salary of $3,635 covers that 1.6×. 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 5 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Jul 18°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 | $1,143 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,781 |
| Groceries | $252 |
| Dining out | $436 |
| Utilities | $326 |
| Local transport | $111 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,268 |
| Avg net salary | $3,635 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,896 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,018 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Stockholm, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.61 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $104.85 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.07 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.98 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $3.26 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.76 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.20 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.98 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.35 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.62 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $13.76 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.71 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.96 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.80 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.38 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.51 |
| Monthly transit pass | $111.14 |
| Taxi start | $6.19 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.87 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $283.64 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $42.63 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.70 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $19.40 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Stockholm has 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 7th-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Stockholm runs 8 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 | -0.8°C | -5.5°C | 87% | 78% | 46 mm |
| Feb | -0.2°C | -4.8°C | 84% | 70% | 34 mm |
| Mar | 1.8°C | -2.6°C | 78% | 65% | 35 mm |
| Apr | 5.2°C | 1.1°C | 69% | 59% | 29 mm |
| May | 10.7°C | 7.8°C | 69% | 54% | 47 mm |
| Jun | 16°C | 14.5°C | 70% | 53% | 53 mm |
| Jul | 17.5°C | 16.7°C | 73% | 56% | 65 mm |
| Aug | 16.9°C | 16.1°C | 77% | 61% | 62 mm |
| Sep | 13.1°C | 11.2°C | 81% | 64% | 48 mm |
| Oct | 8°C | 4.8°C | 84% | 69% | 52 mm |
| Nov | 3.8°C | -0°C | 89% | 77% | 48 mm |
| Dec | 0.9°C | -3.5°C | 89% | 78% | 44 mm |
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