PhD living costs in Uppsala, Sweden
Relaxed score 1.89
Relaxed — net stipend covers about 160–200% of estimated living costs (score 1.6–2.0). Current estimate score: 1.89.
A PhD stipend of €2,800/month (est. net €2,464) is relaxed in Uppsala, Sweden relative to estimated student living costs (score 1.89).
PhD scholarships in Uppsala
Funded institute listings on this site with affordability data for this city.
- PhD Scholarships at Uppsala University €2,800/mo Relaxed
Living costs in Uppsala — FAQ
How expensive is it to live as a PhD student in Uppsala?
We estimate student living costs in Uppsala, Sweden at about €1,303/month. That figure starts from the country price level and applies a city factor of 0.95 (1.00 = country baseline). Housing and transport usually drive the city premium.
Is a typical PhD stipend enough in Uppsala?
On this site the reference stipend for Uppsala is about €2800/month gross (≈ €2464 net after our tax estimate). Versus €1,303 living costs, the affordability score is about 1.89 — rated Relaxed. Your contract may differ.
What does the city factor mean for Uppsala?
The city factor (0.95 for Uppsala) scales country-level living costs up or down. Values above 1.00 mean Uppsala is more expensive than the Sweden average in our model; below 1.00 means relatively cheaper.
How does Uppsala compare with the rest of Sweden?
Country affordability pages use national price levels without the city adjustment. Uppsala applies city factor 0.95, so estimated living costs here are €1,303/month at the same stipend assumptions. Open the Sweden overview for the national median.
Indicative estimates from Eurostat/OECD price levels. Not tax or financial advice.