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Brisbane vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

Brisbane CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Stockholm relative to Brisbane
Rent gap
$0
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BrisbaneStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Brisbane $1,600, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Food
    Food: Brisbane $783, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Brisbane $174, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Brisbane $159, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Brisbane $26, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Brisbane $151, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Brisbane $103, Stockholm $84. Cheaper in Stockholm.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBrisbaneStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost2,996 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4743✓
Housing1,600 USD1,600 USD
Utilities159 USD151 USD✓
Food783 USD587 USD✓
Transport174 USD155 USD✓
Healthcare26 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle151 USD142 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,176 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.9%✓38.6%
Left over each month3,180 USD✓2,380 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD✓3,000 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality88/10090/100✓
Public transport60/10092/100✓
Walkability64/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife72/10080/100✓
Family friendliness84/10094/100✓
Median broadband95 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature21°C8°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low10°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,900 h✓1,820 h
Annual rainfall1000 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access40 min25 min✓
CurrencyAUDSEK
Time zoneAustralia/BrisbaneEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Brisbane or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 9% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Brisbane?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,176 a month in Brisbane and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Brisbane or Stockholm?

Brisbane scores 78/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Brisbane averages 21°C against 8°C in Stockholm.