Is Kungsholmen Expensive?

Stockholm, Sweden

+10% vs Stockholm avg

Living in Kungsholmen, Stockholm

Kungsholmen is a moderately-priced area within Stockholm, with a cost of living index of 70.7 — that is +10% compared to the Stockholm average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 15,021/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 Kungsholmen, housing takes up roughly 50% 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 600,858 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Kungsholmen

Salaries in Kungsholmen reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 70.7:

After tax and deductions of 39.0% in Sweden, take-home pay for someone earning kr 600,858 would be roughly kr 366,524/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

70.7
COLI Index
1.10x
vs City Avg
kr 15,021
Est. 1BR Rent
#8
of 24 Areas
39.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Kungsholmen

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 482,735 salary in Kungsholmen, Stockholm (local employee).

Income Tax
32%
Employee Social Fees
7.0%
Total Deductions: 39.0%
Est. Take-Home: kr 294,468/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Kungsholmen would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $53,025
London GBP £45,633
Dubai AED AED 265,326

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Kungsholmen:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kungsholmen expensive in Stockholm?

Yes, Kungsholmen is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Stockholm. It costs about +10% more than the city average, ranking #8 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Kungsholmen compare to the Stockholm average?

The cost of living in Kungsholmen is above the Stockholm average. With a multiplier of 1.10x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +10% 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.