Cost of Living in Linkoping

Summary of cost of living in Linkoping, Sweden:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,077.0$ (37,790.2kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,091.5$ (10,117.1kr), excluding rent.
  • Linkoping is 32.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Linkoping is, on average, 81.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 137.50 kr 120.00-165.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 650.00 kr 400.00-1,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 100.00 kr 90.00-100.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 70.00 kr 65.00-90.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 70.00 kr 50.00-120.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 43.33 kr 25.00-55.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 26.17 kr 20.00-35.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 21.83 kr 16.00-30.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 17.32 kr 15.00-21.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 27.90 kr 12.70-38.10
White Rice (1 lb) 20.01 kr 14.51-30.75
Eggs (12, Large Size) 49.00 kr 30.00-70.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 60.93 kr 54.43-81.65
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 59.57 kr 43.09-69.85
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 82.02 kr 56.00-99.34
Apples (1 lb) 14.40 kr 6.80-22.23
Bananas (1 lb) 11.33 kr 10.89-13.15
Oranges (1 lb) 9.07 kr 6.80-11.34
Tomatoes (1 lb) 21.21 kr 13.61-30.39
Potatoes (1 lb) 6.58 kr 5.44-9.07
Onions (1 lb) 7.93 kr 5.90-11.34
Lettuce (1 Head) 25.00 kr 20.00-30.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 19.00 kr 15.00-22.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 120.00 kr 100.00-170.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 19.40 kr 12.00-25.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 21.67 kr 15.00-30.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 70.00 kr 70.00-80.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 33.00 kr 30.00-35.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 755.00 kr 755.00-795.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 127.50 kr 125.00-130.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 32.19 kr
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 500.00 kr 200.00-800.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 16.70 kr 15.59-17.49
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 329,900.00 kr 329,900.00-329,900.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 327,400.00 kr 324,900.00-334,900.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,001.28 kr 500.00-1,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 274.33 kr 195.00-299.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 470.00 kr 450.00-500.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 387.50 kr 300.00-600.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 372.50 kr 240.00-500.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 160.00 kr 140.00-250.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,025.00 kr 1,200.00-4,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,000.00 kr
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 987.25 kr 800.00-1,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 564.75 kr 300.00-900.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,100.00 kr 800.00-1,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 2,175.00 kr 1,200.00-4,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 7,995.00 kr 6,000.00-12,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 5,819.50 kr 4,000.00-9,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 12,425.00 kr 10,000.00-24,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 11,600.00 kr 9,000.00-15,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,127.70 kr 3,557.38-5,109.62
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,570.30 kr 2,322.56-2,787.07
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 26,253.51 kr
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.60 2.80-4.80

Prices in Linkoping

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Last update: 20 January 2026
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