Cost of Living in Linkoping

Summary of cost of living in Linkoping, Sweden:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,941.6$ (37,565.3kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,054.5$ (10,049.6kr), excluding rent.
  • Linkoping is 4.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Linkoping is, on average, 48.5% lower than in Columbus.
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) 27.76 kr 12.70-38.10
White Rice (1 lb) 18.91 kr 11.34-30.75
Eggs (12, Large Size) 40.12 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) 72.97 kr 54.43-99.34
Apples (1 lb) 14.40 kr 6.80-22.23
Bananas (1 lb) 11.34 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) 26.25 kr 15.00-40.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 16.00 kr 10.00-22.00
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) 19.00 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 30.00-33.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 755.00 kr 725.00-795.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 130.00 kr 125.00-150.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 32.19 kr
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 500.00 kr 200.00-800.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 17.88 kr 15.90-18.60
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 329,900.00 kr 309,000.00-329,900.00
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) 1,017.95 kr 523.08-1,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 274.33 kr 195.00-299.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 390.00 kr 300.00-500.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 387.50 kr 300.00-600.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 505.00 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) 985.80 kr 800.00-1,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 489.75 kr 300.00-900.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,157.14 kr 800.00-1,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 2,025.00 kr 1,200.00-4,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 7,783.33 kr 5,500.00-10,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 6,157.00 kr 4,000.00-9,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 12,800.00 kr 10,000.00-24,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 10,750.00 kr 9,000.00-15,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 5,821.88 kr 5,109.62-6,224.45
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,910.94 kr 2,601.26-3,344.48
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 32,983.33 kr
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.53 4.00-4.80

Prices in Linkoping

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Last update: 25 November 2025
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