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About Umea

Umeå, Sweden is a compact, student-friendly city with fast internet, great cafés ☕, and a calm, creative vibe ideal for digital nomads. It’s easy to get around, has reliable public services, and offers a strong work-life balance. Winters are long and dark ❄️, but summer brings long daylight, outdoor activities, and a lively local scene.

Through the year

Best in July (58) · now 36
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 79 mm Feb: 44 mm Mar: 37 mm Apr: 35 mm May: 37 mm Jun: 64 mm Jul: 111 mm Aug: 124 mm Sep: 90 mm Oct: 98 mm Nov: 71 mm Dec: 71 mm Jan: -3°C / -9°C Feb: -2°C / -8°C Mar: 2°C / -5°C Apr: 6°C / -3°C May: 13°C / 3°C Jun: 19°C / 10°C Jul: 21°C / 13°C Aug: 19°C / 12°C Sep: 14°C / 8°C Oct: 8°C / 2°C Nov: 1°C / -4°C Dec: -2°C / -8°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.6
Internet Speed 8.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Safety 9.1
Accommodation Cost 3.4
Weather 4.5
Nomad Friendly 4.6
Female Friendly 9.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Umea
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $897.79 per month
Coworking Space $264.06 per month
Coffee $3.70 per cup
Beer $7.39 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.73 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $95.06 per month
Mobile Plan $31.69 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $52.81 per month

Other cities in Sweden

Other cities in Sweden
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lund $2,659 6.6 Compare
2 Stockholm $4,393 6.6 Compare
3 Helsingborg $2,631 6.6 Compare
4 Gothenburg $3,866 6.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Vaasa FI Finland $3,123 5.9 Compare
2 Pietarsaari FI Finland $2,987 5.6 Compare
3 Luleå SE Sweden $3,182 5.7 Compare
4 Sundsvall SE Sweden $2,041 6.3 Compare

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