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Stockholm vs Melbourne

Stockholm runs about 14% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 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
melbourne from shrine of rememberance
Melbourne
$3,119/month · Australia
Melbpal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Melbourne monthly
$3,119
Index 49 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+14%
Melbourne relative to Stockholm
Rent gap
$100
Melbourne costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

StockholmMelbourne
  • Housing
    Housing: Stockholm $1,600, Melbourne $1,700. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Stockholm $587, Melbourne $804. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Stockholm $155, Melbourne $180. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Stockholm $151, Melbourne $153. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Stockholm $17, Melbourne $26. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Stockholm $142, Melbourne $152. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Stockholm $84, Melbourne $105. 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

MetricStockholmMelbourne
Cost
Total monthly cost2,735 USD✓3,119 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)43✓49
Housing1,600 USD✓1,700 USD
Utilities151 USD✓153 USD
Food587 USD✓804 USD
Transport155 USD✓180 USD
Healthcare17 USD✓26 USD
Lifestyle142 USD✓152 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 USD3,057 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD3,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD✓1,700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,000 USD✓3,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓74/100
Healthcare88/10088/100
Air quality90/100✓86/100
Public transport92/100✓84/100
Walkability90/100✓82/100
English proficiency96/100100/100✓
Nightlife80/10092/100✓
Family friendliness94/100✓84/100
Median broadband230 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature8°C✓15°C
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low-4°C6°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,820 h2,200 h✓
Annual rainfall540 mm✓650 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min25 min
CurrencySEKAUD
Time zoneEurope/StockholmAustralia/Melbourne

Stockholm runs about 14% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Stockholm or Melbourne cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 14% cheaper than Melbourne for this household, a difference of 385 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Melbourne compared with Stockholm?

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

Which has better quality of life, Stockholm or Melbourne?

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