Moving to Sweden from Monaco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Monaco to Sweden? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Monaco to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Monaco to Sweden.

Moved in 2018
1

people moved from Monaco to Sweden · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Sweden?

Top countries of origin for Sweden's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
SE
2.1

Monaco performs better than Sweden across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
SE
71.5

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
SE
40.4

Monaco performs better than Sweden across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
SE
$64,200

Monaco performs better than Sweden across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
SE
2.3

Monaco generally does better on family life, though Sweden leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Free
Monaco passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa.
Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Monaco without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Monaco performs better than Sweden across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC SE
Population 31,400 10,483,647
Currency Euro (€) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages French Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112