Is Paris cheaper than Stockholm?

Stockholm shows lower typical monthly costs ($2,400–$3,800) than Paris ($2,892–$4,579) in our 2026 estimates.

What is the cost difference between Paris and Stockholm?

Using upper single-person estimates, Paris is about 21% more expensive than Stockholm. Actual spend varies by lifestyle.

Which city has better quality of life, Paris or Stockholm?

Paris scores 7.6/10 overall vs Stockholm at 6.6/10. Compare housing, safety, healthcare, and culture in the breakdown below.

What salary do you need to live in Paris vs Stockholm?

For a single person we estimate roughly $2,892–$4,579 per month in Paris and $2,400–$3,800 in Stockholm. Use the salary checker on this page to test your income against both.

🇫🇷 Paris vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇫🇷

Paris

France

$2,892–$4,579/mo

€2,678 – €4,240 / month (local)

🇸🇪

Stockholm

Sweden

$2,400–$3,800/mo

kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)

Paris is 21% more expensive

Stockholm wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

Category	Paris (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

🇫🇷 Paris vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm

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