🇸🇪 Stockholm vs 🇵🇱 Warsaw

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Stockholm

Sweden

$2,400–$3,800/mo

kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)

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Warsaw

Poland

$1,477–$2,338/mo

zł5,908 – zł9,352 / month (local)

Stockholm is 63% more expensive

Warsaw wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryStockholm (USD)Warsaw (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,800–$2,800$1,108–$1,723🟢 Warsaw
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$950–$1,500$585–$923🟢 Warsaw
Utilities$75–$145$46–$89🟢 Warsaw
Groceries$380–$570$234–$351🟢 Warsaw
Eating out (mid-range meal)$50–$90$31–$55🟢 Warsaw
Public transport (monthly)$95–$115$58–$71🟢 Warsaw
Internet & Mobile$30–$50$18–$31🟢 Warsaw
Gym membership$35–$65$22–$40🟢 Warsaw
Cinema ticket$14–$18$9–$11🟢 Warsaw
Monthly total (single)$2,400–$3,800$1,477–$2,338🟢 Warsaw

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.1 / 10 · 7.2 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Safety8.1 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Education7.7 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Environment8.5 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Economy6.8 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Culture7.4 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better
Internet7.8 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Stockholm
Warsaw▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Stockholm if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Stockholm offers vs Warsaw
  • ✓Innovation
  • ✓Nature
  • ✓English proficiency
  • ✓Tech

Choose Warsaw if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Stockholm
  • ✓Growing economy
  • ✓Affordable
  • ✓Talent pool
  • ✓Shared services

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