Umeå is the cheapest of Sweden's 10 priced cities — $1,279 a month in essentials, 44% below Stockholm at $2,268. The average net salary of $2,789 covers that 2.2×. 102.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 3.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -6°C, Jul 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 | $537 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $786 |
| Groceries | $204 |
| Dining out | $362 |
| Utilities | $116 |
| Local transport | $60 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,279 |
| Avg net salary | $2,789 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $881 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,171 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Umeå, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.73 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $83.88 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.19 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.91 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.60 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.36 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.52 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.77 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.52 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.19 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.18 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.66 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.11 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.62 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.33 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.43 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.68 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.36 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.04 |
| Monthly transit pass | $59.76 |
| Taxi start | $7.34 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $5.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.79 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $87.81 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.29 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $34.54 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.03 |
| Cinema, one seat | $17.30 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Umeå has 102.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Umeå runs 5 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 | -6.4°C | -11.5°C | 86% | 79% | 59 mm |
| Feb | -4.9°C | -9.8°C | 86% | 73% | 46 mm |
| Mar | -1.6°C | -6.2°C | 78% | 62% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 2.5°C | -1.6°C | 72% | 61% | 34 mm |
| May | 9.1°C | 5.8°C | 65% | 60% | 42 mm |
| Jun | 14.7°C | 12.7°C | 66% | 59% | 55 mm |
| Jul | 16.7°C | 15.8°C | 74% | 63% | 83 mm |
| Aug | 15.1°C | 14°C | 80% | 65% | 83 mm |
| Sep | 10.6°C | 8.3°C | 83% | 69% | 61 mm |
| Oct | 4.2°C | 0.7°C | 86% | 69% | 63 mm |
| Nov | -0.6°C | -4.9°C | 90% | 77% | 61 mm |
| Dec | -3.9°C | -8.6°C | 89% | 76% | 65 mm |
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