Is Farsta Expensive?

Stockholm, Sweden

-25% vs Stockholm avg

Living in Farsta, Stockholm

Farsta 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.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

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.

Typical Salaries in Farsta

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.

Key Stats

48.2
COLI Index
0.75x
vs City Avg
kr 10,242
Est. 1BR Rent
#22
of 24 Areas
39.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Farsta

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 329,107 salary in Farsta, Stockholm (local employee).

Income Tax
32%
Employee Social Fees
7.0%
Total Deductions: 39.0%
Est. Take-Home: kr 200,755/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

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

Other Neighborhoods in Stockholm

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%

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Compare Farsta

Farsta vs Skärholmen Farsta vs Vallentuna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farsta expensive in Stockholm?

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.

How does Farsta compare to the Stockholm average?

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.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.