In Karlstad, Sweden, a family of four typically needs around $2860 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1259 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Karlstad is 36% cheaper overall.
Karlstad is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Karlstad is, on average, 78% lower than in New York City.
Karlstad tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Karlstad is rent and utilities, which can be significant. This can impact overall affordability for some residents.
Food prices in Karlstad are 7% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping relatively affordable.
Public transport in Karlstad is 46% lower than the European benchmark. This contributes to the overall affordability of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.1 $ |
| Dinner | 43.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.88 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 77.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.93 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 91 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 738 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 655 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,102 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,513 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,827 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.78% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ |
| Haircut | 25.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 132 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,889 $ |