General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
| Currency | Swedish krona |
| Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $544.6 billion |
| Size | 173,860 sq mi |
| Population | 10.4 million |
| Population density | 60 people/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 1.64 |
| City population | 85% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 0∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Swedish |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 44% |
| Population able to speak english | 86% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 15 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | SAS |
| Main airport | Stockholm Arlanda Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $6.3 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $6 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $25/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 27.5% |
| Vat | 25% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $35000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 244.71/MBits |
| Tld | .se |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 95% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Zalando |
| Supermarket | ICA |
| Pharmacy | Apoteket |
| Drugstore | Apoteket |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 03:00 |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Ice hockey |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish meatballs | A classic Swedish dish consisting of meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, served with a creamy gravy, lingonberry jam, and mashed potatoes. | $15-20 |
| Gravlax | A cured salmon dish that is typically served as an appetizer or as part of a smörgåsbord. | $12-15 |
| Smörgåstårta | A Swedish sandwich cake that is made with layers of bread, fillings, and toppings. | $18-25 |
| Janssons frestelse | A potato casserole that is made with potatoes, onions, cream, and anchovies. | $10-15 |
| Köttbullar | Swedish meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, served with a creamy gravy. | $12-15 |
| Pannkakor | Swedish pancakes that are typically served with lingonberry jam or whipped cream. | $8-12 |
| Våfflor | Swedish waffles that are typically served with lingonberry jam or whipped cream. | $8-12 |
| Husmanskost | A traditional Swedish meal that typically consists of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. | $15-20 |
| Fika | A Swedish social custom that involves having coffee and pastries with friends or family. | $5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Glögg | A mulled wine served warm, typically with almonds and raisins | $5-$8 |
| Julmust | A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage flavored with spices, similar to root beer | $2-$4 |
| Lingonberry juice | A tart and refreshing juice made from lingonberries | $3-$5 |
| Aquavit | A Scandinavian spirit flavored with caraway and other spices | $6-$10 |
| Punsch | A hot alcoholic beverage made with rum, sugar, and spices | $5-$8 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dala horse | A traditional wooden horse painted in bright colors | $10-$50 |
| Viking helmet | A replica of a Viking helmet made of metal or leather | $20-$100 |
| Swedish crystal | A piece of high-quality crystal glassware | $50-$500 |
| Swedish clogs | A pair of wooden clogs with a leather strap | $30-$100 |
| Swedish meatballs | A package of frozen Swedish meatballs | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | The day when the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus |
| Good Friday | March/April | The Friday before Easter Sunday |
| Easter Sunday | March/April | The day when Jesus rose from the dead |
| Easter Monday | March/April | The Monday after Easter Sunday |
| May Day | May 1 | A celebration of spring and workers’ rights |
| Ascension Day | May | The day when Jesus ascended into heaven |
| Whit Sunday | May/June | The day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles |
| Whit Monday | May/June | The Monday after Whit Sunday |
| Midsummer | June 19-25 | A celebration of the summer solstice |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day when Jesus was born |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day to give gifts and celebrate with family and friends |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Aftonbladet |
| Online news | Dagens Nyheter |
| Tv | SVT |
| Radio | Sveriges Radio |