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Munich vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 23% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-23%
Stockholm relative to Munich
Rent gap
$400
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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

MetricMunichStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD2,735 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5643✓
Housing2,000 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities252 USD151 USD✓
Food593 USD587 USD✓
Transport131 USD✓155 USD
Healthcare347 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD✓142 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,115 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%38.6%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD2,380 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/10084/100✓
Healthcare88/10088/100
Air quality74/10090/100✓
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency74/10096/100✓
Nightlife78/10080/100✓
Family friendliness86/10094/100✓
Median broadband150 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C8°C✓
Summer high24°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h1,820 h✓
Annual rainfall950 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyEURSEK
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 23% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 23% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Munich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Munich and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Stockholm?

Munich scores 82/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Munich averages 10°C against 8°C in Stockholm.