Moving to Sweden from Finland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Finland to Sweden? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Finland to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 2.3% cheaper than Finland overall. A €65,577 salary in Finland would need to be roughly SEK730,612 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Finland and Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → SEK730,612
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
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Restaurants
pay 2.9% less
Groceries
pay 21.5% more
Transportation
pay 5.0% more
Housing
pay 19.0% more
Childcare
pay 58.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Finland to Sweden.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Finland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Finland leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Finland generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Finland generally does better on infrastructure, though Sweden leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Finland generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden generally does better on family life, though Finland leads in infant mortality.
Data: Finnish Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Helsinki | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/40°F (14°/4°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/49°F (19°/10°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Helsinki | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Finnish Meteorological Institute,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Finland passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden passport holder visiting Finland
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Sweden than Finland?
Sweden and Finland are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
Budget about SEK182,653 for 3 months in Sweden (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Finland leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Finland. About 73% of people in Sweden feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Finland?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 43.8 in Finland. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Finland: 86).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Finland?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 48°F in Helsinki. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Helsinki gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
