Is Stockholm expensive?
Price level, rents and verified visitor costs in Stockholm.
Short answer
Stockholm is part of Sweden, where prices are more than 20 percent above the EU average, but a single SL ticket costs SEK 43 and many museums are free. Rent is the clearest local difference: SCB reports SEK 148 per square metre a month in Greater Stockholm against SEK 129 nationally in 2026. Vasa Museum costs SEK 195 to 240.
Why
- According to Eurostat, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands had price levels more than 20 percent above the EU average.
- According to SCB, the average monthly rent in 2026 is SEK 148 per square metre in Greater Stockholm and SEK 129 for the whole country.
- According to sl.se, a single SL ticket costs SEK 43, and according to Visit Stockholm museums such as the City Museum, ArkDes and the Parliament House are free all days.
Details
Eurostat's comparison is for Sweden as a whole and does not give a separate figure for Stockholm. According to Vasamuseet, adult entry in 2026 is SEK 240 from May to September and SEK 195 in the rest of the year, and visitors up to age 18 enter free. Visit Stockholm lists free evening hours at the National Museum on Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm. More free sights are listed in free museums in Stockholm, and other costs in daily costs in Sweden.
Tip
Visit Stockholm warns that opening and free-entry details are subject to change, so check each museum's own website before you go. For planning the time of your visit, see when is the best time to visit Stockholm.
What may differ
Many state museums are free for children and young people, with age limits from 18 to 20 depending on the museum.
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Sources
- Eurostat: GDP per capita, consumption per capita and price level indicesChecked at:
- Statistics Sweden (SCB): Rent by regionChecked at:
- SL: single ticket 75 minutesChecked at:
- Visit Stockholm: Free museums in StockholmChecked at:
- Vasa Museum: Opening hours and admissionChecked at:
Prices and fees change, so check Visit Stockholm and the museums before you plan your budget.
Daily costsRelated questions
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How much money do you need per day in Sweden?
A day in Sweden adds up from separate prices: an SL single ticket costs SEK 43, a 24-hour ticket SEK 180 and Vasa Museum entry SEK 195 to 240.
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How much does a pack of cigarettes cost in Sweden?
The retail price of cigarettes in Sweden is set by the manufacturer and printed on the pack, and cigarettes may not be sold above that price, according to Skatteverket.
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How much does a public toilet cost in Sweden?
Public toilets in Sweden are not always free: Stockholm's new city toilets cost SEK 10 and are paid by card, and Gothenburg's toilet buildings cost SEK 5.
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How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?
A three-room apartment in Greater Stockholm costs SEK 10,600 a month on average in 2026, against SEK 9,528 nationally, according to SCB.