🇫🇷 Paris vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Paris

France

$2,892–$4,579/mo

€2,678 – €4,240 / month (local)

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Stockholm

Sweden

$2,400–$3,800/mo

kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)

Paris is 21% more expensive

Stockholm wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryParis (USD)Stockholm (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,169–$3,374$1,800–$2,800🟢 Stockholm
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,145–$1,808$950–$1,500🟢 Stockholm
Utilities$90–$175$75–$145🟢 Stockholm
Groceries$458–$687$380–$570🟢 Stockholm
Eating out (mid-range meal)$60–$108$50–$90🟢 Stockholm
Public transport (monthly)$114–$139$95–$115🟢 Stockholm
Internet & Mobile$36–$60$30–$50🟢 Stockholm
Gym membership$42–$78$35–$65🟢 Stockholm
Cinema ticket$17–$22$14–$18🟢 Stockholm
Monthly total (single)$2,892–$4,579$2,400–$3,800🟢 Stockholm

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.3 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm
Safety9.4 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm
Healthcare7.7 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Paris
Stockholm▲ better
Education9.0 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm
Environment8.1 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Paris
Stockholm▲ better
Economy8.1 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm
Culture8.7 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm
Internet9.1 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Paris▲ better
Stockholm

Who should choose which city?

Choose Paris if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what Paris offers vs Stockholm
  • Culture
  • Food
  • Transit
  • Luxury

Choose Stockholm if…

  • You want lower typical monthly costs than Paris
  • Innovation
  • Nature
  • English proficiency
  • Tech

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