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Stockholm vs Munich

Stockholm runs about 31% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 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
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+31%
Munich relative to Stockholm
Rent gap
$400
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

StockholmMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Stockholm $1,600, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Stockholm $587, Munich $593. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Stockholm $155, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Stockholm $151, Munich $252. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Stockholm $17, Munich $347. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Stockholm $142, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Stockholm $84, Munich $116. 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

MetricStockholmMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost2,735 USD✓3,570 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)43✓56
Housing1,600 USD✓2,000 USD
Utilities151 USD✓252 USD
Food587 USD✓593 USD
Transport155 USD131 USD✓
Healthcare17 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle142 USD131 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,115 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate38.6%✓40.4%
Left over each month2,380 USD✓1,396 USD
Average local net salary3,100 USD3,300 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD✓2,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,000 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD✓12,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓82/100
Healthcare88/10088/100
Air quality90/100✓74/100
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency96/100✓74/100
Nightlife80/100✓78/100
Family friendliness94/100✓86/100
Median broadband230 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature8°C✓10°C
Summer high23°C✓24°C
Winter low-4°C-2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,820 h✓1,750 h
Annual rainfall540 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓None nearby
CurrencySEKEUR
Time zoneEurope/StockholmEurope/Berlin

Stockholm runs about 31% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Stockholm or Munich cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 31% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with Stockholm?

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

Which has better quality of life, Stockholm or Munich?

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