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Stockholm vs Brisbane

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

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 CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+10%
Brisbane relative to Stockholm
Rent gap
$0
Brisbane costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

StockholmBrisbane
  • Housing
    Housing: Stockholm $1,600, Brisbane $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Stockholm $587, Brisbane $783. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Stockholm $155, Brisbane $174. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Stockholm $151, Brisbane $159. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Stockholm $17, Brisbane $26. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Stockholm $142, Brisbane $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Stockholm $84, Brisbane $103. 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

MetricStockholmBrisbane
Cost
Total monthly cost2,735 USD✓2,996 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)43✓47
Housing1,600 USD1,600 USD
Utilities151 USD✓159 USD
Food587 USD✓783 USD
Transport155 USD✓174 USD
Healthcare17 USD✓26 USD
Lifestyle142 USD✓151 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,115 USD6,176 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate38.6%25.9%✓
Left over each month2,380 USD3,180 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD3,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,000 USD2,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓78/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality90/100✓88/100
Public transport92/100✓60/100
Walkability90/100✓64/100
English proficiency96/100100/100✓
Nightlife80/100✓72/100
Family friendliness94/100✓84/100
Median broadband230 Mbps✓95 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature8°C✓21°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low-4°C10°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,820 h2,900 h✓
Annual rainfall540 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min✓40 min
CurrencySEKAUD
Time zoneEurope/StockholmAustralia/Brisbane

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Stockholm or Brisbane cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 10% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 261 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Brisbane compared with Stockholm?

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

Which has better quality of life, Stockholm or Brisbane?

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