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Melbourne vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 12% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 USD a month.

melbourne from shrine of rememberance
Melbourne
$3,119/month · Australia
Melbpal · 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
Melbourne monthly
$3,119
Index 49 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-12%
Stockholm relative to Melbourne
Rent gap
$100
Melbourne costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MelbourneStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Melbourne $1,700, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Melbourne $804, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Melbourne $180, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Melbourne $153, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Melbourne $26, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Melbourne $152, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Melbourne $105, 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

MetricMelbourneStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost3,119 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4943✓
Housing1,700 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities153 USD151 USD✓
Food804 USD587 USD✓
Transport180 USD155 USD✓
Healthcare26 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle152 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 month3,057 USD✓2,380 USD
Average local net salary3,700 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,200 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety74/10084/100✓
Healthcare88/10088/100
Air quality86/10090/100✓
Public transport84/10092/100✓
Walkability82/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife92/100✓80/100
Family friendliness84/10094/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature15°C8°C✓
Summer high26°C23°C✓
Winter low6°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,200 h✓1,820 h
Annual rainfall650 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min25 min
CurrencyAUDSEK
Time zoneAustralia/MelbourneEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 12% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Melbourne or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 12% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Melbourne?

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

Which has better quality of life, Melbourne or Stockholm?

Melbourne scores 74/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Melbourne averages 15°C against 8°C in Stockholm.