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Sweden

🇸🇪Sweden

Europe· Updated 06/03/2026

Information

Capital

Stockholm

Population

10,551,707

Currency

Swedish krona (SEK kr)

Languages

suédois, finnois (minorité)

Continent

Europe

Calling code

+46

Timezone

Europe/Stockholm

Area

450,295 km²

Government

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

National day

June 6 - National Day of Sweden

Internet domain

.se

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About

Sweden is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, renowned for its high standard of living, innovation, and environmental commitment. It is a member of the European Union and NATO since 2024. Capital: Stockholm.

Safety

Risk level :Overall high safety level, very safe country for travelers.

Risk areas

Certain suburbs of Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg - Urban crime (gangs)

Crime(Low)

  • Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
  • Watch personal belongings in tourist areas

Terrorism(Low)

  • Follow alerts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Remain vigilant in public places

Transport

  • Use official transportation
  • Validate tickets

Natural risks(Low: cold winters, rare floods)

  • Prepare clothing suitable for the Nordic climate

Health(Excellent public health system)

  • Travel insurance recommended
  • Standard vaccines up to date

Practical tips

  • Follow strict traffic rules
  • Respect the environment and nature
  • Learn basic Swedish

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center948.07
1-bedroom apartment in city center948.07
1-bedroom apartment in suburb743.91
3-bedroom apartment in city center1563.90
3-bedroom apartment in suburb1199.11

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal15.00
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant40.00
McDonald's menu10.00
Local beer (0.5L)6.00
Cappuccino4.50
Water (1.5L)2.00
Bread (500g)2.50
Milk (1L)1.50
Eggs (12)2.50
Chicken (1kg)10.00
Apples (1kg)3.00
Bananas (1kg)2.00

Transport

Public transport ticket3.50
Monthly transport subscription72.00
Taxi ride (start)6.00
Taxi (1km)2.00
Gasoline (1L)1.70

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)60.00
Tennis court (1h weekend)20.00
Cinema13.70
Theater30.00

Health

General practitioner consultation30.00
Dentist consultation60.00
Antibiotic medications10.00
Cold medications (6 days)15.00

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30.00
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20.00
Public services for 85m² apartment150.00
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)84.00 / 91.00
Nike sports shoes84.00
International primary school (monthly)500.00

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police112
Ambulance112
Fire department112

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

safe

Tipping

Not mandatory, service included

Photos

National Park

National Park

Sweden

Robert Schrader

National Park

National Park

Sweden

I Bautista

National Park

National Park

Sweden

Efrem Efre

National Park

National Park

Sweden

Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto

National Park

National Park

Sweden

Magda Ehlers

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Sweden

Siegfried Poepperl

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Sweden

Michael Erhardsson

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