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Stockholm🇸🇪

Sweden · Cost of living & nomad guide 2026

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Nomad community
Medium

City metrics

📊 Data estimated — figures are based on published regional averages and are updated quarterly. Last verified: May 24, 2026

Financial

Rent 1BR (centre)$1,800/mo
Rent 1BR (outside)$1,300/mo
COL index92 (vs Switzerland=101)
Cheap meal$16.00
Mid-range meal for 2$55.00
Monthly groceries~$360

Infrastructure

Internet speed200 Mbps
Healthcare index82/100
Coworking spaces~50

Lifestyle

Safety index82/100
Air quality12 AQI — Good
Walkability85/100
Climate score55/100
English proficiencyhigh
Source: OpenAQ · Global Peace Index · regional statistical agencies · Updated Live + annual

Nomad

Nomad communityMedium
Visa easemedium
Budget score42/100
Lifestyle score80/100
Overall nomad score
78/100
Source: NoodlePants composite (World Bank ICP, Ookla, OpenAQ) · Updated Quarterly

What it's actually like here

Living here as a digital nomad? Expect to shell out! A 1-bedroom in the city center will run you around $1800, and even outside it's a steep $1300. Eating out can hit your wallet hard too, with a mid-range meal costing $55. Groceries are a bit more manageable at $360 a month. This city is best for those with a solid income stream, comfortable with a higher cost of living. On the bright side, the internet is fantastic at 200 Mbps, and the city is incredibly safe (safety index of 82) and walkable (score of 85). English proficiency is high, making daily life easy. You’ll find a medium-sized nomad community and 50 coworking spaces. The healthcare is excellent. The main caveat? The climate score of 55 means winters can be challenging, though summers are beautiful. Pack your layers and your budget!

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Stockholm as a digital nomad?+

As of 2026, a 1-bedroom apartment in the centre of Stockholm averages around $1,800 per month, and the overall cost-of-living index sits at 92 (vs Switzerland = 101). Nomads typically budget extra for coworking, eating out, and travel.

Is Stockholm safe for digital nomads?+

Stockholm scores 82/100 on our composite safety index, which blends the Global Peace Index, crime stats and traveller-advisory data. Most nomad-friendly neighbourhoods feel comfortable to walk in day and night.

How fast is the internet in Stockholm?+

Headline average internet speed in Stockholm is around 200 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. That's enough for video calls, large file uploads and most remote-work needs in central neighbourhoods — coworking spaces and serviced apartments usually run faster than that.

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