How much do you need to earn to live in Linköping? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Sweden's tax system.
You need at least kr20,729/month gross to live in Linköping on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr25,465/month gross (kr20,116 net after ~21% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | kr9,400 Cheapest neighborhood (Ryd) | kr11,800 Median neighborhood | kr15,450 Premium neighborhood (Innerstaden) |
| Groceries | kr2,975 | kr3,570 | kr4,463 |
| Transport | kr790 | kr790 | kr790 |
| Utilities | kr2,180 | kr2,180 | kr2,180 |
| Dining & Entertainment | kr1,480 | kr1,776 | kr2,220 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | kr16,825 | kr20,116 | kr25,103 |
kr20,729/month gross
kr25,465/month gross
kr32,640/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Linköping
Ryd
15 min by bus
kr9,400 - kr10,800
Lambohov
18 min by bus
kr10,200 - kr11,800
Tannefors
12 min by bus
kr11,000 - kr12,600
Innerstaden
8 min by walk
kr14,400 - kr16,500
Centrum
5 min by walk
kr13,500 - kr15,500
Tannefors
12 min by bus
kr11,000 - kr12,600
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Sweden's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least kr20,729/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Linköping. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr25,465/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Sweden.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Linköping is approximately kr12,570/month. Rents range from kr9,400 in Ryd to kr16,500 in Innerstaden.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Linköping cost approximately kr2,975. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Sweden are progressive. At the budget salary level of kr20,729/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 19%. At the comfortable level of kr25,465/month, it rises to approximately 21%. This includes income tax and social contributions.