Is Liljeholmen Expensive?

Stockholm, Sweden

+2% vs Stockholm avg

Living in Liljeholmen, Stockholm

Liljeholmen is a moderately-priced area within Stockholm, with a cost of living index of 65.6 — that is +2% compared to the Stockholm average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 13,929/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 Liljeholmen, housing takes up roughly 46% 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 557,160 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Liljeholmen

Salaries in Liljeholmen reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.6:

After tax and deductions of 39.0% in Sweden, take-home pay for someone earning kr 557,160 would be roughly kr 339,867/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

65.6
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
kr 13,929
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 24 Areas
39.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Liljeholmen

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 447,913 salary in Liljeholmen, Stockholm (local employee).

Income Tax
32%
Employee Social Fees
7.0%
Total Deductions: 39.0%
Est. Take-Home: kr 273,227/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $49,200
London GBP £42,341
Dubai AED AED 246,186

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 Liljeholmen expensive in Stockholm?

Liljeholmen is near the city average for Stockholm. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Liljeholmen compare to the Stockholm average?

The cost of living in Liljeholmen is near the Stockholm average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% 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.