Stockholm, Sweden
-20% vs Stockholm avgKista is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockholm, with a cost of living index of 51.4 — that is -20% compared to the Stockholm average. Ranked #19 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 10,925/month, compared to a range of kr 9,832 in Vallentuna to kr 18,026 in Östermalm.
For a typical resident of Kista, housing takes up roughly 36% 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 436,988 before tax.
Salaries in Kista reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 51.4:
After tax and deductions of 39.0% in Sweden, take-home pay for someone earning kr 436,988 would be roughly kr 266,563/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a kr 350,956 salary in Kista, Stockholm (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Kista would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $38,550 |
| London | GBP | £33,176 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 192,896 |
| 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 Kista, Stockholm to maintain your lifestyle.
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Kista is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Stockholm. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Kista is below the Stockholm average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.