Karlstad, Sweden 🇸🇪
#1525
59.380914, 13.502763
Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.75
$1,100.50
$90.25
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.30
$150.45
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.10
$60.75
$3.50
|
Per day for short-term mobile plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.85
$450.20
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.55
$110.90
$7.75
|
Per day for public transport passes |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.35
$250.60
$25.50
|
Per day for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.40
$180.70
$15.25
|
Per day for leisure and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.20
$200.90
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Typically a one-time cost or covered by visa-free entry |
| Total |
$1,483.50
$2,535.00
$157.25
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$740.25
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$210.75
Monthly cost includes utilities and internet.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.65
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.85
Price for a pint in a bar. Cheaper in stores.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.50
Typical cost for a lunch special at a local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.30
Includes burger, fries, and a drink.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.10
Price per kg. Can vary with season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.45
Price per loaf at a bakery.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Cost per liter for regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.05
Price per kg for white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.90
Price per kg for fresh chicken fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$14.30
Price per kg for beef. Cuts and quality affect price.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$11.70
Price per bottle for mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.90
Initial fare for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.70
Cost per additional km.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$70.45
Unlimited travel on local buses and trains.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.85
Price per liter. May fluctuate with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$29.95
Includes calls, texts, and data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$34.20
Typical monthly cost for high-speed internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$43.80
Monthly membership at a well-equipped gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$18.60
Per hour rate for a weekend booking.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$13.50
Price for an adult ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$63.40
Price for a pair of mid-range jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$48.75
Price for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$85.15
Price for a pair of branded running shoes.
per pair