The cost of living for a person living alone, excluding housing costs, is around SEK 7 570 [per month], according to calculations made by the Institut för privatekonomi (Institute for Private Economy). This covers costs for food, clothing, hygiene, healthcare, sports, car, leisure activities, local travel, insurance, electricity, telephone, etc. The corresponding costs for a couple amount to SEK 11 100.

Text last edited on: 11/2009