Stockholm, Sweden
-25% vs Stockholm avgFarsta is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockholm, with a cost of living index of 48.2 — that is -25% compared to the Stockholm average. Ranked #22 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 10,242/month, compared to a range of kr 9,832 in Vallentuna to kr 18,026 in Östermalm.
For a typical resident of Farsta, housing takes up roughly 34% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately kr 409,676 before tax.
Salaries in Farsta reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 48.2:
After tax and deductions of 39.0% in Sweden, take-home pay for someone earning kr 409,676 would be roughly kr 249,902/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a kr 329,107 salary in Farsta, Stockholm (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Farsta would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $36,150 |
| London | GBP | £31,110 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 180,887 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Östermalm | 84.9 | 1.32x | +32% |
| Norrmalm | 78.4 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Gamla Stan | 77.2 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Djurgården | 75.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Södermalm | 73.9 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Farsta, Stockholm to maintain your lifestyle.
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Farsta is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Stockholm. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #22 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Farsta is well below the Stockholm average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% compared to the city baseline.