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London vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 32% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,316 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-32%
Stockholm relative to London
Rent gap
$1,000
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6343✓
Housing2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities267 USD151 USD✓
Food617 USD587 USD✓
Transport282 USD155 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓17 USD
Lifestyle169 USD142 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓38.6%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,380 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality60/10090/100✓
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability90/10090/100
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife94/100✓80/100
Family friendliness72/10094/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C8°C✓
Summer high23°C23°C
Winter low3°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,820 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min25 min✓
CurrencyGBPSEK
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 32% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,316 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 32% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,316 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Stockholm?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. London averages 12°C against 8°C in Stockholm.