Stockholm, Sweden
+12% vs Stockholm avgVasastan is a moderately-priced area within Stockholm, with a cost of living index of 72.0 — that is +12% compared to the Stockholm average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 15,295/month, compared to a range of kr 9,832 in Vallentuna to kr 18,026 in Östermalm.
For a typical resident of Vasastan, 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 611,783 before tax.
Salaries in Vasastan reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 72.0:
After tax and deductions of 39.0% in Sweden, take-home pay for someone earning kr 611,783 would be roughly kr 373,188/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a kr 491,611 salary in Vasastan, Stockholm (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Vasastan would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $54,000 |
| London | GBP | £46,472 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 270,204 |
| 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 Vasastan, Stockholm to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Vasastan is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Stockholm. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #7 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Vasastan is above the Stockholm average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.