Is Kista Expensive?

Stockholm, Sweden

-20% vs Stockholm avg

Living in Kista, Stockholm

Kista 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.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

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.

Typical Salaries in Kista

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.

Key Stats

51.4
COLI Index
0.80x
vs City Avg
kr 10,925
Est. 1BR Rent
#19
of 24 Areas
39.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Kista

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 350,956 salary in Kista, Stockholm (local employee).

Income Tax
32%
Employee Social Fees
7.0%
Total Deductions: 39.0%
Est. Take-Home: kr 214,083/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kista expensive in Stockholm?

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.

How does Kista compare to the Stockholm average?

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.

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.