At a glance
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,286 / mo | $3,236 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 8° / 2°C | 8° / 3°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 20 Good | 21 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Average high | 11.2°C | 11°C |
| Average low | 4°C | 3.5°C |
| Precipitation | 55 mm / mo | 60 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 232 h / mo | 231 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 78% |
| Rain days | 9.5 / mo | 9.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.3 km/h | 16.3 km/h |
SE
Eskilstuna · average high by month
J 1
F 2
M 6
A 10
M 16
J 22
J 23
A 21
S 17
O 11
N 5
D 1
SE
Västerås · average high by month
J 0
F 2
M 6
A 10
M 16
J 22
J 22
A 21
S 17
O 11
N 5
D 1
Air quality
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| US AQI | 20 | 21 |
| PM2.5 | 1.2 µg/m³ | 1.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 2.2 µg/m³ | 2.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 56 µg/m³ | 55 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Air Conditioning | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Weather | 5.0 | 5.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.3 | 9.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Currency Stability | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Culture | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Healthcare | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.2 | 8.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Political Stability | 7.2 | 9.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Air Quality | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Family Friendly | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Language Barrier | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Female Friendly | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 8.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Cycling | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Public Transit | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Walkability | 7.6 | 6.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Coworking Quality | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Jeans | $101 per pair | $102 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $33 per dress | $48 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $92 per pair | $128 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Dining Out | $131 per month | $128 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $18 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Coffee | $6.27 per cup | $4.49 per cup |
| Beer | $8.49 per pint | $8.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.09 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $69 per meal | $91 per meal |
| Apples | $2.62 per kg | $3.42 per kg |
| Bread | $2.01 per loaf | $3.21 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.82 per bottle | $1.93 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.16 per liter | $1.77 per liter |
| Rice | $2.12 per kg | $3.64 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.89 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $22 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.79 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Groceries | $552 per month | $342 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $27 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.59 per purchase | $9.09 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $696 per month | $877 per month |
| Housing | $643 per month | $663 per month |
| Coworking Space | $202 per month | $300 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $580 per month | $1,765 per month |
| Coliving Space | $455 per month | $695 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Internet & Mobile | $41 per month | $48 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Leisure Activities | $64 per month | $86 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Haircut | $28 per visit | $51 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.21 per kg | $5.35 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $34 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $30 per month | $42 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $10 one-time | $16 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $48 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $22 per hour | $27 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Taxi Start | $5.96 per trip | $5.88 per trip |
| Transportation | $36 per month | $90 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.51 per km | $2.35 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $36 per month | $90 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $20 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.82 per liter | $2.19 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $32 per month | $6.95 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Eskilstuna
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Västerås
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| Utilities | $73 per month | $80 per month |