Cost of Living in Karlstad

Sweden

Cost of Living in Karlstad

Varmland County

Last updated:August 31, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$2.89
Bananas 1kg
$2.46
Beef 1kg
$18.28
Bread 500g
$3.15
Chicken Breast 1kg
$12.58
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$6.99
Domestic Beer 500mL
$1.70
Eggs (12)
$4.39
Imported Beer 330mL
$1.64
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$2.45
Local Cheese 1kg
$11.91
Milk 1L
$1.35
onion
Onions 1kg
$1.66
Oranges 1kg
$3.04
Potatoes 1kg
$1.80
Rice 1kg
$3.63
Tomatoes 1kg
$4.33
Water 1.5L
$1.36
Wine Bottle
$9.44

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$7.87
Coffee
$4.72
Inexpensive Meal
$12.71
Mid-Range Meal
$89.89
Soda (Restaurant)
$2.50
Water
$1.59

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$795.92
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$490.33
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$1,165.18
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$747.98

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$1.78
Monthly Pass
$79.80
One-way Ticket
$3.10
Taxi (per km)
$1.49
Taxi Start
$5.89
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$58.33

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$100.26
Internet
$37.54
Phone Plan
$27.50

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$13.48
Gym
$43.10
Tennis Court
$16.18

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$39.85
Jeans
$91.46
Leather Shoes
$139.72
sneakers
Sneakers
$77.35

Education

International School
$2,971.02
Preschool
$153.17

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$2,873.44

Total Monthly Cost

$3,029

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$2,071

Median rent based on analysis of 42 apartments in August

Minimum$987
Maximum$3,745
Groceries
$369
Food Outside
$426
Base Cost
$164
Data Sources
Numbeo

Cost Trends

Loading statistics...

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience at this place

💬 Feedback & Bugs