Move to Stockholm

Sweden · Expat Guide for Tech Workers

Rent (1BR)

$1,500

Rent (2BR)

$2,100

Transport

$100/mo

Expat Community

4/5

🌟 Why Stockholm?

  • ✓ Europe's leading startup ecosystem (Spotify, Klarna, King)
  • ✓ Beautiful archipelago city built on 14 islands
  • ✓ Excellent work-life balance with generous social benefits
  • ✓ Nearly everyone speaks excellent English

🏠 Best Neighborhoods

Sodermalm map

Sodermalm

Hipster, vintage shops, cafes, SoFo district

$1,700/mo
Kungsholmen map

Kungsholmen

Waterfront walks, family-friendly, City Hall views

$1,600/mo
Vasastan map

Vasastan

Central, quiet streets, classic Stockholm architecture

$1,500/mo
Hammarby Sjostad map

Hammarby Sjostad

Modern eco-district, waterfront, family-friendly

$1,400/mo

✈ Airport

ARN (Stockholm Arlanda)

☔ Weather

Long dark winters (-5C), beautiful bright summers (22C). 18+ hours daylight in June. Very dark Dec-Jan.

🎓 Schools

Several options (Stockholm International School, Engelska Skolan)

💻 Coworking

Many (Epicenter, SUP46, WeWork, United Spaces)

✅ First Week Checklist

  1. Apply for personnummer (personal number) at Skatteverket - this is essential
  2. Get an SL Access card for tunnelbana (metro), buses, and commuter trains
  3. Open a bank account (easier once you have personnummer)
  4. Download Swish (everyone uses it) once you have BankID
  5. Try Swedish fika (coffee break) culture at a local cafe

🏗 Top Industries

Tech/Startups Gaming Fintech Clean Energy