Moving to Sweden from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Sweden? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 7.9% cheaper than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly SEK685,000 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.6% more
Groceries
pay 22.0% less
Transportation
pay 40.6% more
Housing
pay 23.8% less
Childcare
pay 61.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.0% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Sweden?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → SEK685,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Puerto Rico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sweden performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Puerto Rico 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 performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), Puerto Rican Department of Treasury (2016), Skatteverket (2016), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
Can you move from Puerto Rico to Sweden?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Puerto Rico?
On average Sweden is about 8% less expensive than Puerto Rico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
Budget about SEK171,250 for 3 months in Sweden (based on a $75,000 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: 40.6 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 performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Puerto Rico.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in adult obesity rate.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
