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Zurich vs Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 42% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,999 USD a month.

Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich
$4,722/month · Switzerland
Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,723/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Zurich monthly
$4,722
Index 74 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,723
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-42%
Stockholm relative to Zurich
Rent gap
$1,000
Zurich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ZurichStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Zurich $2,600, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Food
    Food: Zurich $903, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Zurich $166, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Zurich $266, Stockholm $140. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Zurich $441, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Zurich $189, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Other
    Other: Zurich $157, Stockholm $83. 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

MetricZurichStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost4,722 USD2,723 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)7443✓
Housing2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities266 USD140 USD✓
Food903 USD587 USD✓
Transport166 USD155 USD✓
Healthcare441 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle189 USD142 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,933 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate16.8%✓38.6%
Left over each month2,212 USD2,392 USD✓
Average local net salary6,800 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD3,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre18,000 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓84/100
Healthcare94/100✓88/100
Air quality86/10090/100✓
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency80/10096/100✓
Nightlife66/10080/100✓
Family friendliness88/10094/100✓
Median broadband190 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C8°C✓
Summer high25°C23°C✓
Winter low-1°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h1,820 h✓
Annual rainfall1050 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyCHFSEK
Time zoneEurope/ZurichEurope/Stockholm

Stockholm runs about 42% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,999 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Zurich or Stockholm cheaper?

Stockholm runs about 42% cheaper than Zurich for this household, a difference of 1,999 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Zurich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,933 a month in Zurich and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Zurich or Stockholm?

Zurich scores 92/100 on safety and 94/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Zurich averages 10°C against 8°C in Stockholm.