Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
#432 59.325117, 18.071093

Nomad Score: 70%
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Essentials

🏙️ City Capital city of Sweden located on a cluster of islands.
👥 Population Approximately 975,000.
💻 Internet Speed Average download speed is about 150 Mbps.
💸 Currency & Banking 1 SEK ≈ 0.096 USD, widely accepting cards and digital payments.
🚰 Tap Water Drinkable, high quality.
🔌 Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type F sockets.
📶 SIM Card Providers include Tele2, Telia, and Telenor.
💳 Banking for Expats Revolut, Nordea, SEB accepted.
🛌 Accommodation Options available on Airbnb and local rental platforms such as Blocket and Hemnet.
💳 Cashless Friendly Yes, Sweden is highly cashless with credit/debit cards widely accepted.
🏠 Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Vrbo are popular for short stays.
🛏️ Budget Accommodation Hostel options like City Backpackers and Generator Stockholm.

Working and Networking

🏢 Best Coworking Space H27 located in Vasastan.
☕ Best Cafe for Work Kaffeverket offers excellent coffee and a good work environment.
💼 Networking Events Meetups can be found in groups like 'Stockholm Tech Meetup' on Meetup.com.
🥂 Social Events for Expats Expat groups available on Facebook for meetups and events.

Transportation

🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App Taxi Stockholm and Bolt are widely used.
🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental Stockholm's bike-sharing system: Stockholms stad and scooter rentals like Voi and Lime.
🏖️ Best Beach Nearby Smedsuddsbadet is about 10 mins from the city center.
✈️ Top Regional Airline SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) services domestic and regional flights.
✈️ Top International Airline Lufthansa and KLM connect to various destinations.
🛣️ Highway Access E4 and E20 highways connect Stockholm to the rest of Sweden.
🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub Stockholm Central Station.
🚍 Public Transport Passes SL card for buses, metro, and trams; monthly pass is approximately 860 SEK.
✈️ Regional Travel Frequent regional trains operated by SL and MTR Pendeltågen.

Health and Wellness

🏥 Best Hospital Karolinska University Hospital.
🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers Yogayama offers various classes and wellness services.
🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers Mixed-use gyms like Nordic Wellness and SATS are popular.
🧺 Laundry Services Laundromats like Tvättakuten and service-based cleaning available.

Food and Drink

📱 Best Food Delivery App Foodora and Wolt dominate the food delivery scene.
🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try Swedish meatballs are a must-try dish.
🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options Hermans is a popular vegetarian buffet.
🍫 Best Dessert Spots Vete-Katten is famous for its pastries.
🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots Östermalm Market Hall for local produce.
🛒 E-commerce/Online Store Amazon Sweden and CDON for a variety of goods.
🛒 Grocery Delivery Mathem and ICA delivery services available.
🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area Södermalm is known for its vibrant nightlife.
🍻 Local Brewery Omnipollo brewery offers unique craft beers.
🍷 Wine Bars Spritmuseum's wine bar has a great selection.
🍲 Street Food Stalls Hötorgshallen food market offers assorted street food.
🍕 Popular International Cuisine Restaurang Nam Nam for Vietnamese cuisine.

Culture and Attractions

🎟️ Must-See Landmarks The Vasa Museum and the Royal Palace are top attractions.
🏛️ Museums & Art Venues Moderna Museet houses contemporary art.
🏰 Historical Sites Stockholm's medieval Old Town (Gamla Stan) is a historical highlight.
🕍 Religious Sites Storkyrkan, Stockholm Cathedral, is worth a visit.
🎉 Annual Events Stockholm Culture Festival held every August.
🎨 Cultural Districts Södermalm offers a bohemian vibe and cultural spots.
🎭 Theater Venues The Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) hosts notable performances.
🛍️ Local Markets Östermalm Market is famous for gourmet food stalls.
🎼 Music Scene Stockholm Live hosts international concerts.
🎨 Street Art Södermalm features vibrant street art.
🧑‍🍳 Cooking Classes Mästerkockarna offer cooking classes in Swedish cuisine.
👩‍🎨 Art Galleries Galleri Magnus Karlsson showcases contemporary artists.
🕰️ Historic Buildings Stockholm City Hall is an architectural landmark.
🏴 Local Heritage The Dala horse is a famous symbol of Swedish culture.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes Djurgården is a nearby island with parks and trails.
🏞️ National Parks Nearby Tyresta National Park is approximately 30 km away.
🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths The waterfront path along Djurgården is picturesque for walking and cycling.
🌄 Scenic Viewpoints Monteliusvängen offers stunning views of Riddarfjarden.
🦉 Birdwatching Locations Ekerö is a popular spot for birdwatching.
🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots Designated bonfire areas at various parks like Nackareservatet.

Other Services and Amenities

📦 Parcel Delivery Service DHL, PostNord for domestic and international delivery.
🛠️ Tech Repair Services Elgiganten for electronic repairs.
🏓 Table Tennis Spots Sergels Torg hosts public ping pong tables.
🧑‍🏫 Language Classes SFI classes available for Swedish language learning.
📚 Libraries & Study Spots Stockholm Public Library is a major resource.
🏘️ Community Centers Folkets Hus serves as a community hub.
🕹️ Gaming Lounges Game Over is a popular gaming lounge.
🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls Casino Cosmopol offers gaming options.

Business

🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 75,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 2,250,000 SEK)
🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 50,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 1,500,000 SEK)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 85,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 4,250,000 SEK)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 70,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 3,500,000 SEK)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 95,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 7,600,000 SEK)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 80,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 6,400,000 SEK)
💼 Corporate Tax 22%.
💵 Dividend Withholding Tax 30%.
🏦 Tax System Progressive tax system based on income.
📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket 57%.
🧾 VAT 25%.
🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable.
🏠 Property Tax No general property tax, but municipal fees apply.
🏠 Property Transaction Tax 3% on residential properties.